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Genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii in domestic animals from Campeche, México, reveals virulent genotypes and a recombinant ROP5 allele.
Parasitology - 1 Apr 2024
Rico-Torres Claudia Patricia, Valenzuela-Moreno Luis Fernando, Robles-González Elvira, Cruz-Tamayo Alvar Alonzo, Huchin-Cab Miguel, Pérez-Flores Jonathan, Xicoténcatl-García Lizbeth, Luna-Pastén Héctor, Ortiz-Alegría Luz Belinda, Cañedo-Solares Irma, Cedillo-Peláez Carlos, García-Lacy Fernando, Caballero-Ortega Heriberto
Abstract excerpt
Toxoplasma gondii has at least 318 genotypes distributed worldwide, and tropical regions usually have greater genetic diversity. Campeche is a state located in the southeastern region of México and has favourable climate conditions for the replication and dissemination of this protozoan, similar to those in South American countries where broad genetic diversity has been described. Thus, in this study, 4 T. gondii...
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