The systematics of the genus Trichinella with a key to species

Abstract

The authors review the major biological, biochemical, and molecular characters that are used to distinguish the seven Trichinella species (T. spiralis, T. nativa, T. britovi, T. pseudospiralis, T. murrelli, T. nelsoni, T. papuae) and three genotypes whose taxonomic status is yet uncertain (T-6, T-8, T-9). A comparison of host specificity, morphology, reproductive abilities, nurse cell development and freeze resistance is presented, along with useful biochemical and molecular markers. Finally, this information is used to construct a diagnostic key for the species. A phylogenetic classification of the species is needed.

Trichinella Murrelli in Scavenging Mammals From South-Central Wisconsin, Usa

“…Wildlife serve as hosts for Trichinella species that can cause human disease if meats are not properly prepared. Currently, eight sibling species and three genotypes of undetermined taxonomic status have been identified in the genus Trichinella (Kapel, 2000;Murrell et al, 2000;Pozio and Zarlenga, 2005). Worldwide geographic distribution of these isolates has been described (Pozio et al, 1992(Pozio et al, , 1998Zarlenga et al, 2006).…”

Histo-Blood Group Carbohydrates and Helicobacter pylori Infection

“…Several studies relate trichinellosis to the association between pigs and rodents in pork farms with uncontrolled or deficient confinement and feeding [6]. These works aim to determine the source of infection in pigs and the relation existing with wild animals.…”

Effect of nematode <i>Trichinella</i> infection on glucose tolerance and status of macrophage in obese mice

“…The Trichinella family has seven species, such as Trichinella britovi, T. murrelli, T. native, T. nelson, T. papuae, T. pseudospiralis, T. spiralis. and several types of unclassified genotype [14]. Trichinella in the adipose tissue microenvironment promote recruitment of macrophages and shift macrophage polarization.…”