title: Geographic Range Expansion for Rat Lungworm in North America.
abstract: Using quantitative PCR analysis and DNA sequencing, we provide evidence for the presence of rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) in Oklahoma, USA, and identified a potentially novel rat host (Sigmodon hispidus). Our results indicate a geographic range expansion for this medically and ecologically relevant parasite in North America.
authors.forename: Emily M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: York
authors.forename: James P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Creecy
authors.forename: Wayne D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Lord
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Caire
mesh_terms: D017185:Angiostrongylus cantonensis / Q000235:genetics*; D000818:Animals; D018509:DNA, Helminth / Q000235:genetics; D025202:Molecular Diagnostic Techniques; D051381:Rats; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000469:parasitology; D017422:Sequence Analysis, DNA; D016205:Sigmodontinae / Q000469:parasitology*; D017206:Strongylida Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D018509:DNA, Helminth
keywords: Angiostrongylus cantonensis; Louisiana; Oklahoma; Parastrongylus cantonensis; Sigmodon hispidus; United States; geographic range expansion; hispid cotton rat; parasites; quantitative PCR; rat lungworm; real-time PCR; zoonoses