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High similarity of Trypanosoma cruzi kDNA genetic profiles detected by LSSP-PCR within family groups in an endemic area of Chagas disease in Brazil.
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - 1 Jan 2000
Alkmim-Oliveira Sandra Maria, Kappel Henrique Borges, Andrade Cristiane Pontes, Prata Aluízio, Ramirez Luis Eduardo, Correia Dalmo, Lages-Silva Eliane
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Determining the genetic similarities among Trypanosoma cruzi populations isolated from different hosts and vectors is very important to clarify the epidemiology of Chagas disease. METHODS: An epidemiological study was conducted in a Brazilian endemic area for Chagas disease, including 76 chronic chagasic individuals (96.1% with an indeterminate form; 46.1% with positive hemoculture). RESULTS: T....
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