Phylogenetic and morphological characterization of trypanosomes from Brazilian armoured catfishes and leeches reveal high species diversity, mixed infections and a new fish trypanosome species

Phylogenetic and morphological characterization of trypanosomes from Brazilian armoured catfishes and leeches reveal high species diversity, mixed infections and a new fish trypanosome species

Abstract Background Several Trypanosoma species transmitted by leeches infect marine and freshwater fish worldwide. To date, all South American fish trypanosome species identified have been based on unreliable morphological parameters. We recently isolated and cultured trypanosomes from the Brazilia...

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Main Authors: Moara Lemos, Bruno R. Fermino, Cíntia Simas-Rodrigues, Luísa Hoffmann, Rosane Silva, Erney P. Camargo, Marta M. G. Teixeira, Thaïs Souto-Padrón
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Trypanosoma
Fish
Catfish
Leech
Culture
Phylogeny
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1193-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1193-7

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