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Microevolution and subspecific taxonomy of Trypanosoma cruzi.
Infection, genetics and evolution : journal of molecular epidemiology and evolutionary genetics in infectious diseases - 1 Sept 2022
Tibayrenc Michel, Ayala Francisco J
Abstract excerpt
Trypanosoma cruzi, the agent of Chagas disease, is a highly polymorphic species, subdivided into 6 main evolutionary lineages or near-clades (formerly discrete typing units or DTUs). An additional near-clade (TC-bat) has recently been evidenced. This pattern is considered to be the result of predominant clonal evolution (PCE). PCE is compatible with occasional mating/hybridization, which do not break the...
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