Molecular Identification of Trypanosome Diversity in Domestic Animals Reveals the Presence of <i>Trypanosoma brucei gambiense</i> in Historical Foci of Human African Trypanosomiasis in Gabon
Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) is an infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the <i>Trypanosoma</i> genus. In sub-Saharan Africa, there is a significant threat as many people are at risk of infection. Despite this, HAT is classified as a neglected tropical dise...
Main Authors: | Larson Boundenga, Illich Manfred Mombo, Mouinga-Ondeme Augustin, Ngoubangoye Barthélémy, Patrice Makouloutou Nzassi, Nancy D. Moukodoum, Virginie Rougeron, Franck Prugnolle |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/9/992 |
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