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cytb as a New Genetic Marker for Differentiation of Prototheca Species.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Oct 2018
Jagielski Tomasz, Gawor Jan, Bakuła Zofia, Decewicz Przemysław, Maciszewski Kacper, Karnkowska Anna
Abstract excerpt
Achlorophyllous unicellular microalgae of the genus Prototheca (Trebouxiophyceae, Chlorophyta) are the only known plants that cause infections in both humans and animals, collectively referred to as protothecosis. Human protothecosis, most commonly manifested as cutaneous, articular, and disseminated disease, is primarily caused by Protothecawickerhamii, followed by Protothecazopfii and, sporadically, by...
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