Existence of Pentatrichomonas hominis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
IntroductionPentatrichomonas hominis is a conditional pathogen that parasitizes the intestines of vertebrates and has been detected in various wild animals. However, its infection rate in Tibetan antelopes has not been previously studied.MethodsIn this study, 503 fecal samples from Tibetan antelopes...
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| description | IntroductionPentatrichomonas hominis is a conditional pathogen that parasitizes the intestines of vertebrates and has been detected in various wild animals. However, its infection rate in Tibetan antelopes has not been previously studied.MethodsIn this study, 503 fecal samples from Tibetan antelopes were analyzed to determine the prevalence and molecular characteristics of P. hominis.ResultsResults showed that 1.19% (6/503) of the samples tested positive, and although the prevalence was low, this finding underscores the importance of monitoring wild animals population as hosts of zoonotic pathogens. Additionally, the highest prevalence in Nima County (6.25%, 4/64), followed by Shenza County (2.44%, 2/82). No P. hominis was detected in samples from Shuanghu, Ruoqiang, Qiemo, and Qumarlêb Counties. Seasonally, the highest prevalence was recorded in autumn (1.42%, 6/423). Interestingly, P. hominis was only detected in 2020 (2%, 6/300), with no infections found in 2023 (0/50) or 2024 (0/153). Additionally, the phylogenetic analysis indicated that most islolates belonged to the CC1 genotype, with one representing a potential novel genotype.DiscussionThis is the first s to report the presence of P. hominis in Tibetan antelopes, revealing that Tibetan antelopes may be a potential transmitter of zoontic P. hominis. These findings offer new insights into its epidemiology and contribute valuable data for Tibetan antelope conservation efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fea4b484ba424b4785f1e7459b54aa002025-02-05T07:32:38ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Veterinary Science2297-17692025-02-011210.3389/fvets.2025.14939281493928Existence of Pentatrichomonas hominis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)Shuo Liu0Shuo Liu1Jing-Hao Li2Si-Yuan Qin3Jing Jiang4Zhen-Jun Wang5Tao Ma6Jun-Hui Zhu7Hong-Li Geng8Wei-Lan Yan9Nian-Yu Xue10Yan Tang11He-Ting Sun12College of Life Sciences, Changchun Sci-Tech University, Shuangyang, Jilin, ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, ChinaCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, ChinaCollege of Life Sciences, Changchun Sci-Tech University, Shuangyang, Jilin, ChinaKey Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, ChinaKey Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, ChinaKey Laboratory of Zoonosis Research, Ministry of Education, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, Shandong, ChinaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, ChinaCollege of Pharmacy, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou, ChinaCenter of Prevention and Control Biological Disaster, State Forestry and Grassland Administration, Shenyang, Liaoning, ChinaIntroductionPentatrichomonas hominis is a conditional pathogen that parasitizes the intestines of vertebrates and has been detected in various wild animals. However, its infection rate in Tibetan antelopes has not been previously studied.MethodsIn this study, 503 fecal samples from Tibetan antelopes were analyzed to determine the prevalence and molecular characteristics of P. hominis.ResultsResults showed that 1.19% (6/503) of the samples tested positive, and although the prevalence was low, this finding underscores the importance of monitoring wild animals population as hosts of zoonotic pathogens. Additionally, the highest prevalence in Nima County (6.25%, 4/64), followed by Shenza County (2.44%, 2/82). No P. hominis was detected in samples from Shuanghu, Ruoqiang, Qiemo, and Qumarlêb Counties. Seasonally, the highest prevalence was recorded in autumn (1.42%, 6/423). Interestingly, P. hominis was only detected in 2020 (2%, 6/300), with no infections found in 2023 (0/50) or 2024 (0/153). Additionally, the phylogenetic analysis indicated that most islolates belonged to the CC1 genotype, with one representing a potential novel genotype.DiscussionThis is the first s to report the presence of P. hominis in Tibetan antelopes, revealing that Tibetan antelopes may be a potential transmitter of zoontic P. hominis. These findings offer new insights into its epidemiology and contribute valuable data for Tibetan antelope conservation efforts.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1493928/fullPentatrichomonas hominisprevalenceTibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)risk factorsChina |
| spellingShingle | Shuo Liu Shuo Liu Jing-Hao Li Si-Yuan Qin Jing Jiang Zhen-Jun Wang Tao Ma Jun-Hui Zhu Hong-Li Geng Wei-Lan Yan Nian-Yu Xue Yan Tang He-Ting Sun Existence of Pentatrichomonas hominis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) Frontiers in Veterinary Science Pentatrichomonas hominis prevalence Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) risk factors China |
| title | Existence of Pentatrichomonas hominis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) |
| title_full | Existence of Pentatrichomonas hominis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) |
| title_fullStr | Existence of Pentatrichomonas hominis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Existence of Pentatrichomonas hominis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) |
| title_short | Existence of Pentatrichomonas hominis in Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) |
| title_sort | existence of pentatrichomonas hominis in tibetan antelope pantholops hodgsonii |
| topic | Pentatrichomonas hominis prevalence Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) risk factors China |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2025.1493928/full |
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