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The use of genetic markers in the molecular epidemiology of histoplasmosis: a systematic review.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology - 1 Jan 2016
Damasceno L S, Leitão T M J S, Taylor M L, Muniz M M, Zancopé-Oliveira R M
Abstract excerpt
Histoplasmosis is a systemic mycosis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, a dimorphic fungal pathogen that can infect both humans and animals. This disease has worldwide distribution and affects mainly immunocompromised individuals. In the environment, H. capsulatum grows as mold but undergoes a morphologic transition to the yeast morphotype under special conditions. Molecular techniques are important tools to...
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