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Genomic diversity of the human pathogen Paracoccidioides across the South American continent.
Fungal genetics and biology : FG & B - 1 Jul 2020
Teixeira Marcus de Melo, Cattana Maria Emilia, Matute Daniel R, Muñoz José F, Arechavala Alicia, Isbell Kristin, Schipper Rafael, Santiso Gabriela, Tracogna Fernanda, Sosa María de Los Ángeles, Cech Norma, Alvarado Primavera, Barreto Laura, Chacón Yone, Ortellado Juana, Lima Cleoni Mendes de, Chang Marilene Rodrigues, Niño-Vega Gustavo, Yasuda Maria Aparecida Shikanai, Felipe Maria Sueli Soares, Negroni Ricardo, Cuomo Christina A, Barker Bridget, Giusiano Gustavo
Abstract excerpt
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a life-threatening systemic mycosis widely reported in the Gran Chaco ecosystem. The disease is caused by different species from the genus Paracoccidioides, which are all endemic to South and Central America. Here, we sequenced and analyzed 31 isolates of Paracoccidioides across South America, with particular focus on isolates from Argentina and Paraguay. The de novo sequenced...
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