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Genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium identified in clinical samples from cities in Brazil and Argentina.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jan 2016
Peralta Regina Helena Saramago, Velásquez Jorge Néstor, Cunha Flavia de Souza, Pantano María Laura, Sodré Fernando Campos, Silva Sidnei da, Astudillo Osvaldo Germán, Peralta José Mauro, Carnevale Silvana
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The identification and characterisation of Cryptosporidium genotypes and subtypes are fundamental to the study of cryptosporidiosis epidemiology, aiding in prevention and control strategies. The objective was to determine the genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium in samples obtained from hospitals of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Samples were analysed by microscopy and TaqMan polymerase...
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