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"MLVA_5: A reduced marker scheme for phylogeographic analysis of Brucella canis".
Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases - 1 Mar 2026
Boeri Eduardo Jorge, Becker Paula, Akiyama Silvia Noemi, Dominguez Maria Luz, Elena Sebastian, Fernandez Natalia Mercedes, Ruybal Paula, Escobar Gabriela Ileana, Hasan Deborah Beatriz, Trangoni Marcos David
Abstract excerpt
Canine brucellosis, caused by Brucella canis, is a globally significant zoonosis. This study characterized the genetic diversity of B. canis in Argentina and South America using the MLVA_16 scheme, comparing 110 Latin American strains with 84 Asian strains (from Korea and China). The analysis revealed high overall diversity (Hunter-Gaston Index: 0.97) and marked geographical structuring. Using LASSO logistic...
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