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The 74-kilodalton immunodominant antigen of the pathogenic oomycete Pythium insidiosum is a putative exo-1,3-beta-glucanase.
Clinical and vaccine immunology : CVI - 1 Aug 2010
Krajaejun Theerapong, Keeratijarut Angsana, Sriwanichrak Kanchana, Lowhnoo Tassanee, Rujirawat Thidarat, Petchthong Thanom, Yingyong Wanta, Kalambaheti Thareerat, Smittipat Nat, Juthayothin Tada, Sullivan Thomas D
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The oomycetous, fungus-like, aquatic organism Pythium insidiosum is the causative agent of pythiosis, a life-threatening infectious disease of humans and animals living in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Common sites of infection are the arteries, eyes, cutaneous/subcutaneous tissues, and gastrointestinal tract. Diagnosis of pythiosis is time-consuming and difficult. Radical excision of the infected...
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