Article
Population Genetics and Reproductive Strategies of African Trypanosomes: Revisiting Available Published Data.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jan 2015
Koffi Mathurin, De Meeûs Thierry, Séré Modou, Bucheton Bruno, Simo Gustave, Njiokou Flobert, Salim Bashir, Kaboré Jacques, MacLeod Annette, Camara Mamadou, Solano Philippe, Belem Adrien Marie Gaston, Jamonneau Vincent
Abstract excerpt
Trypanosomatidae are a dangerous family of Euglenobionta parasites that threaten the health and economy of millions of people around the world. More precisely describing the population biology and reproductive mode of such pests is not only a matter of pure science, but can also be useful for understanding parasite adaptation, as well as how parasitism, specialization (parasite specificity), and complex life...
Topics
- Africa South of the Sahara
- Animals
- Genetic Variation
- Genetics, Population
- Humans
- Parasitology
- Trypanosoma