Comparison of Trypanosoma grayi-like isolates from West and East Africa

M. F. Dirie, K. R. Wallbanks, David Molyneux, J. McNamara

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Abstract

Three flagellates recently isolated from the hindguts of tsetse flies in West Africa were compared with a previously described T. grayi-like trypanosome isolated in East Africa. In media with Microtus agrestis feeder layer cells, the flagellates developed into bloodstream-like trypomastigotes, which resembled the description of T. grayi from the blood of crocodiles. The results of isoenzyme electrophoresis suggest that the isolates are T. grayi-like trypanosomes, and that some variation exists between the West and East African stocks of these reptile trypanosomes.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)49-52
Number of pages4
JournalPathogens and Global Health
Volume85
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1991
Externally publishedYes

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