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Multilocus genotyping of Cryptosporidium parvum Type 2: population genetics and sub-structuring.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Sept 2003
Mallon Marianne E, MacLeod Annette, Wastling Jonathan M, Smith Huw, Tait Andy
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Cryptosporidium parvum is an intracellular protozoan parasite that infects the gastrointestinal tract of humans and other mammals. It has significant economic importance as a pathogen of livestock and, as there is no effective treatment or vaccine available, understanding transmission routes and identifying sources of infection is key to preventing future outbreaks and controlling this disease. In this study we...
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