Molecular phylogenetic analysis of Enterobius vermicularis and development of an 18S ribosomal DNA-targeted diagnostic PCR.

ABSTRACT: We genetically characterized pinworms obtained from 37 children from different regions of Germany and established new species-specific molecular diagnostic tools. No ribosomal DNA diversity was found; the phylogenetic position of Enterobius vermicularis within the Oxyurida order and its close relationship to the Ascaridida and Spirurida orders was confirmed.

SUBMITTER: Zelck UE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3122864 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature