Population genetic structuring in Opisthorchis viverrini over various spatial scales in Thailand and Lao PDR.

Khon Kaen Province in northeast Thailand is known as a hot spot for opisthorchiasis in Southeast Asia. Preliminary allozyme and mitochondrial DNA haplotype data from within one endemic district in this Province (Ban Phai), indicated substantial genetic variability within Opisthorchis viverrini. Here...

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Main Authors: Nonglak Laoprom, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Ross H Andrews, Katsuhiko Ando, Thewarach Laha, Sirawut Klinbunga, Joanne P Webster, Trevor N Petney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3499411?pdf=render