Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Free-Living Amoebae from Different Water Sources in Italy

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Free-Living Amoebae from Different Water Sources in Italy

Free-living amoebae (FLA) are protozoa ubiquitous in Nature, isolated from a variety of environments worldwide. In addition to their natural distribution, some species have been found to be pathogenic to humans. In the present study a survey was conducted in order to evaluate the presence and to cha...

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Main Authors: Margherita Montalbano Di Filippo, Maristella Santoro, Piero Lovreglio, Rosa Monno, Carmen Capolongo, Carla Calia, Luciana Fumarola, Rossella D'Alfonso, Federica Berrilli, David Di Cave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
free-living amoebae
molecular characterization
water sources
Italy
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/12/4/3417

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