A summary of Blastocystis subtypes in North and South America

Abstract Background Blastocystis is a stramenopile of worldwide significance due to its capacity to colonize several hosts. Based on its high level of genetic diversity, Blastocystis is classified into global ribosomal subtypes (STs). The aim of this study was to conduct a summary of Blastocystis ST...

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Main Authors: Paula Andrea Jiménez, Jesús Eduardo Jaimes, Juan David Ramírez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3641-2