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Strain hypothesis of Toxoplasma gondii infection on the outcome of human diseases.
Acta physiologica (Oxford, England) - 1 Apr 2015
Xiao J, Yolken R H
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The intracellular protozoan Toxoplasma gondii is an exceptionally successful food and waterborne parasite that infects approximately 1 billion people worldwide. Genotyping of T. gondii isolates from all continents revealed a complex population structure. Recent research supports the notion that T. gondii genotype may be associated with disease severity. Here, we (1) discuss molecular and serological approaches...
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