Bayesian Coalescent Inference from Mitochondrial DNA Variation of the Colonization Time of Arabia by the Hamadryas Baboon (Papio hamadryas hamadryas)

SUMMARYThe hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas hamadryas) is the only indigenous species of non-human primates (NHP) found in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). There are no peer-reviewed publications on viral infections of the baboons of KSA. Apart from camels, other animals are likely sources of the novel Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERSCoV) for humans. We investigated evidence of highly pathogenic coronavirus infections including MERSCoV in a large group of commensal baboons accompanied by feral dogs, on the outskirts of Ta'if city, KSA, in February 2013. Fifty baboons (16 juveniles and 34 adults) were screened for serum antibodies to human coronaviruses (HCoV-043/-NL63/-229) and canine coronaviruses (CCoV-1-3) using direct Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) technique and for MERSCoV antibodies using Serum Neutralization Test (SNT). Of the 50 sampled baboons, 22% (n= 11) were seropositive to HCoVs, 10% (n= 5) were seropositive to CCoVs, while none had detectable MERSCoV antibodies. These findings bear potentially significant implications for public health, canine health and baboon conservation efforts, necessitating follow-up investigations and preventive measures at locations where baboons frequent human habitations, or are regarded as tourist attractions, in KSA.

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Papio hamadryas Hamadryas Baboon (Sacred Baboon) : Fr. Babouin Hamadryas; Ger. Mantelpavian

Mammals of Africa : Primates ◽

10.5040/9781472926920.0038 ◽

2016 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Papio Hamadryas ◽

Hamadryas Baboon ◽

Papio Hamadryas Hamadryas

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Crossing the Red Sea: phylogeography of the hamadryas baboon, Papio hamadryas hamadryas

Molecular Ecology ◽

10.1111/j.1365-294x.2004.02288.x ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 2819-2827 ◽

Cited By ~ 44

Author(s):

BRUCE J. WINNEY ◽

ROBERT L. HAMMOND ◽

WILLIAM MACASERO ◽

BENITO FLORES ◽

AHMED BOUG ◽

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Keyword(s):

Red Sea ◽

Papio Hamadryas ◽

Hamadryas Baboon ◽

Papio Hamadryas Hamadryas

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Hamadryas Baboon (<i>Papio hamadryas hamadryas</i>) Population Size and Their Distribution in Community Forest in Gasera District of Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia

American Journal of Life Sciences ◽

10.11648/j.ajls.20200805.21 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 157

Author(s):

Ahmed Abdela

Keyword(s):

Population Size ◽

Papio Hamadryas ◽

Hamadryas Baboon ◽

Community Forest ◽

Papio Hamadryas Hamadryas ◽

Southeast Ethiopia ◽

Bale Zone

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Mitochondrial DNA Variation in Peruvian Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Populations Using the tRNAleu-cox2 Intergenic Region

Insects ◽

10.3390/insects12070641 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 641

Author(s):

Julio Chávez-Galarza ◽

Ruth López-Montañez ◽

Alejandra Jiménez ◽

Rubén Ferro-Mauricio ◽

Juan Oré ◽

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Keyword(s):

Genetic Diversity ◽

Mitochondrial Dna ◽

Honey Bee ◽

Intergenic Region ◽

Current Status ◽

Dna Variation ◽

Africanized Honey Bee ◽

Dna Variations ◽

The 19Th Century ◽

Bee Colonies

Mitochondrial DNA variations of Peruvian honey bee populations were surveyed by using the tRNAleu-cox2 intergenic region. Only two studies have characterized these populations, indicating the presence of Africanized honey bee colonies in different regions of Peru and varied levels of Africanization, but the current status of its genetic diversity is unknown. A total of 512 honey bee colonies were sampled from three regions to characterize them. Our results revealed the presence of European and African haplotypes: the African haplotypes identified belong to sub-lineage AI (13) and sub-lineage AIII (03), and the European haplotypes to lineages C (06) and M (02). Of 24 haplotypes identified, 15 new sequences are reported here (11 sub-lineage AI, 2 sub-lineage AIII, and 2 lineage M). Peruvian honey bee populations presented a higher proportion from African than European haplotypes. High proportions of African haplotype were reported for Piura and Junín, unlike Lima, which showed more European haplotypes from lineage C. Few colonies belonging to lineage M would represent accidental purchase or traces of the introduction into Peru in the 19th century.

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