Article
Genetic diversity and population structure of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato across different regions of Colombia.
Parasites & vectors - 23 Aug 2021
Páez-Triana Luisa, Muñoz Marina, Herrera Giovanny, Moreno-Pérez Darwin A, Tafur-Gómez Gabriel A, Montenegro Diego, Patarroyo Manuel A, Paniz-Mondolfi Alberto, Ramírez Juan David
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There has been a long-standing debate over the taxonomic status of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato. Different studies worldwide have reported the occurrence of different well-defined lineages, in addition to Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu stricto. To date, there are very few studies examining the diverse aspects of this tick in Colombia. We assessed the population structure and genetic diversity...
Topics
- Animals
- Colombia
- DNA, Intergenic
- Demography
- Dogs
- Electron Transport Complex IV
- Genetic Variation
- Phylogeny
- RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
- Rhipicephalus sanguineus