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Multi-locus typing of Histomonas meleagridis isolates demonstrates the existence of two different genotypes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Bilic Ivana, Jaskulska Barbara, Souillard Rozenn, Liebhart Dieter, Hess Michael
Abstract excerpt
Histomonas meleagridis is the aetiological agent of histomonosis or "blackhead disease". Histomonosis is of special importance today, because there is no effective treatment to prevent its occurrence with considerable losses for the poultry industry. Despite its importance only a few molecular studies have yet been performed to investigate the degree of genetic diversity between different isolates of this...
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