Publications by authors named "Rana Muhammad Athar Ali"
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- Fasciola hepatica is a parasitic worm that causes significant economic losses in livestock, and its genetic variation is studied through mitochondrial DNA analysis.
- * Researchers analyzed cox1 and nad1 gene sequences from the NCBI GenBank database, revealing 46 and 98 unique haplotypes, respectively, and indicating high genetic diversity.
- * The results suggest a recent population expansion for F. hepatica, with regional differences in genetic variation, highlighting the importance of understanding its molecular ecology globally.*
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by (). The parasite affects a wide range of livestock and wild animals. In this study, the population diversity of the species was investigated based on mitochondrial cytochrome b (b) and NADH dehydrogenase subunit 5 (5) genes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe larval forms of taeniid cestodes belonging to the genus Echinococcus are the source of the zoonotic infection known as echinococcosis. Alveolar and cystic echinococcosis are caused by Echinococcus multilocularis and Echinococcus granulosus (s. s), respectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCystic echinococcosis is a zoonotic disease of livestock having serious economic setbacks. The etiological agents of the disease belong to Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. Despite of worldwide distribution of the disease, the molecular studies mainly employ amplification of cox1, nad1 and nad5 genes.
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- Parasitic infestations, particularly from Paramphistomes, pose a significant threat to the livestock industry in Pakistan, adversely affecting the productivity of domesticated ruminants.
- This study aimed to fill the gap regarding mitochondrial DNA characterization of Paramphistomes in Pakistan by analyzing samples obtained from small ruminants at an abattoir in Faisalabad, using various molecular and statistical methods.
- Findings revealed a high prevalence of infection correlated with factors like deworming practices, seasonality, and grazing habits, indicating a need for further research on the distribution and population dynamics of these parasites in livestock.
Echinococcosis is a serious public health issue that affects people and livestock all over the world. Many synthetic and natural products have been examined in vitro and in vivo on Echinococcus species but only a few are used clinically, however, they may cause some complications and side effects. To overcome these limitations, new horizons of herbal drugs to cure echinococcosis are opening with every passing day.
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