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Expressed sequence tags reveal genetic diversity and putative virulence factors of the pathogenic oomycete Pythium insidiosum.
Fungal biology - 1 Jul 2011
Krajaejun Theerapong, Khositnithikul Rommanee, Lerksuthirat Tassanee, Lowhnoo Tassanee, Rujirawat Thidarat, Petchthong Thanom, Yingyong Wanta, Suriyaphol Prapat, Smittipat Nat, Juthayothin Tada, Phuntumart Vipaporn, Sullivan Thomas D
Abstract excerpt
Oomycetes are unique eukaryotic microorganisms that share a mycelial morphology with fungi. Many oomycetes are pathogenic to plants, and a more limited number are pathogenic to animals. Pythium insidiosum is the only oomycete that is capable of infecting both humans and animals, and causes a life-threatening infectious disease, called "pythiosis". In the majority of pythiosis patients life-long handicaps result...
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