Analysis of Trypanosoma noyes by Fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) (CAT#: STEM-MB-1213-WXH)

Introduction

Trypanosomes are global protozoan parasites that infect all classes of vertebrates and are typically transmitted by haematophagous invertebrate vectors. In Australia, an increasing number of novel Trypanosoma species have been identified from various wildlife hosts, some of which are critically endangered. Trypanosoma noyesi is a recently described species of biosecurity concern, due to a close relationship to the South American human pathogen, Trypanosoma cruzi. This genetic similarity increases the risk for introduction of T. cruzi via a local vector.