Genetic variation and exchange in Trypanosoma cruzi isolates from the United States.

Genetic variation and exchange in Trypanosoma cruzi isolates from the United States.

Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease, is a multiclonal parasite with high levels of genetic diversity and broad host and geographic ranges. Molecular characterization of South American isolates of T. cruzi has demonstrated homologous recombination and nuclear hybridization, as we...

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Main Authors: Dawn M Roellig, Mason Y Savage, A Wendy Fujita, Christian Barnabé, Michel Tibayrenc, Frank J Steurer, Michael J Yabsley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23457528/pdf/?tool=EBI

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