Genetic diversity and haplotype analysis of yak and sheep echinococcal cysts isolates from the mitochondrial 1 gene in parts of Tibet, China.

Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is caused by the metacestode stage of the species cluster sensu lato ( s.l.).

Genetic variation of Echinococcus spp. in yaks and sheep in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China based on mitochondrial DNA.

Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) in humans and livestock is caused by Echinococcus granulosus (sensu lato). In China where CE is endemic, a number of studies have shown that Echinococcus granulosus (sensu stricto) is majorly responsible for CE. However, E.