Molecular and bio-analytical characterisation as a means to understand genetic diversity within Kenyan Aspergillus flavus strains
Toxigenic Aspergillus species produce mycotoxins that are carcinogenic, hepatotoxic and teratogenic immunosuppressing agents in both human and animals. Kenya frequently experiences outbreaks of aflatoxicosis with the worst occurring in 2004, which resulted in 125 deaths. This study sought to find po...
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University of Cape Town
2018
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28390 |