Geographic strain differentiation of Schistosoma japonicum in the Philippines using microsatellite markers.

Microsatellites have been found to be useful in determining genetic diversities of various medically-important parasites which can be used as basis for an effective disease management and control program. In Asia and Africa, the identification of different geographical strains of Schistosoma japonic...

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Main Authors: Kharleezelle J Moendeg, Jose Ma M Angeles, Ryo Nakao, Lydia R Leonardo, Ian Kendrich C Fontanilla, Yasuyuki Goto, Masashi Kirinoki, Elena A Villacorte, Pilarita T Rivera, Noboru Inoue, Yuichi Chigusa, Shin-Ichiro Kawazu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-07-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5519200?pdf=render