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High resolution multi-locus sequence typing scheme for Giardia duodenalis assemblage B outbreak and population analysis.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jul 2026
Klotz Christian, Winter Katja, Schmid Marc W, Fuchs Stephan, Sannella Anna Rosa, Chaudhry Umer, Gomes Jacinto, Ignatius Ralf, Aebischer Toni, Betson Martha, Troell Karin, Cacciò Simone M
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Giardia duodenalis represents a species complex of tetraploid protozoan parasites that infect the small intestine of mammals. Human giardiasis is a widespread gastrointestinal disease predominantly caused by two of eight genetically distinct G. duodenalis groups, termed assemblages A and B. These two assemblages differ in their host preferences, grade of genome identity as well as frequency of allelic sequence...
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