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Genetic variation and exchange in Trypanosoma cruzi isolates from the United States.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Roellig Dawn M, Savage Mason Y, Fujita A Wendy, Barnabé Christian, Tibayrenc Michel, Steurer Frank J, Yabsley Michael J
Abstract excerpt
Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, is a multiclonal parasite with high levels of genetic diversity and broad host and geographic ranges. Molecular characterization of South American isolates of T. cruzi has demonstrated homologous recombination and nuclear hybridization, as well as the presence of 6 main genetic clusters or "discrete typing units" (DTUs). Few studies have extensively...
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