Microsatellite markers for the human nematode parasite Ascaris lumbricoides: development and assessment of utility

J Parasitol. 2007 Jun;93(3):704-8. doi: 10.1645/GE-1058R.1.

Abstract

We describe 35 microsatellite markers from the human parasitic nematode Ascaris lumbricoides. We found 7 sex-linked markers and demonstrate that 26 autosomal loci can be scored reliably. These markers have high genetic variability and provide the tools to address multiple questions concerning the epidemiology, fine-scale genetic structure, host specificity, and mating systems of this parasite.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Animals
  • Ascariasis / diagnosis
  • Ascariasis / parasitology*
  • Ascaris lumbricoides / classification
  • Ascaris lumbricoides / genetics*
  • Ascaris lumbricoides / physiology
  • Female
  • Genetic Linkage / genetics
  • Genetic Variation
  • Genotype
  • Heterozygote
  • Host-Parasite Interactions / genetics
  • Humans
  • Linkage Disequilibrium
  • Male
  • Microsatellite Repeats*
  • Nepal
  • Sex Factors