Pneumocystis diversity as a phylogeographic tool
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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104(1): 112-117, Feb. 2009. mapas, tab
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ABSTRACT
Parasites are increasingly used to complement the evolutionary and ecological adaptation history of their hosts. Pneumocystis pathogenic fungi, which are transmitted from host-to-host via an airborne route, have been shown to constitute genuine host markers of evolution. These parasites can also provide valuable information about their host ecology. Here, we suggest that parasites can be used as phylogeographic markers to understand the geographical distribution of intra-specific host genetic variants. To test our hypothesis, we characterised Pneumocystis isolates from wild bats living in different areas. Bats comprise a wide variety of species; some of them are able to migrate. Thus, bat chorology and migration behaviour can be approached using Pneumocystis as phylogeographic markers. In the present work, we find that the genetic polymorphisms of bat-derived Pneumocystis are structured by host chorology. Therefore, Pneumocystis intra-specific genetic diversity may constitute a useful and relevant phylogeographic tool.
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Main subject:
Pneumocystis
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Genetic Variation
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Chiroptera
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Geography
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Argentina
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Europa
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French Guiana
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Mexico
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
France
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Mexico
Institution/Affiliation country:
National School Veterinary of Alfort/FR
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Pasteur Institute of Lille/FR
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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/MX
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