A Multilocus Sequence Typing System (MLST) reveals a high level of diversity and a genetic component to <it>Entamoeba histolytica</it> virulence

A Multilocus Sequence Typing System (MLST) reveals a high level of diversity and a genetic component to <it>Entamoeba histolytica</it> virulence

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The outcome of an <it>Entamoeba histolytica</it> infection is variable and can result in either asymptomatic carriage, immediate or latent disease (diarrhea/dysentery/amebic liver abscess). An <it>E. histolytica<...

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Main Authors: Gilchrist Carol A, Ali Ibne Karim M, Kabir Mamun, Alam Faisal, Scherbakova Sana, Ferlanti Eric, Weedall Gareth D, Hall Neil, Haque Rashidul, Petri William A, Caler Elisabet
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/151

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