Population-based analyses of <it>Giardia duodenalis</it> is consistent with the clonal assemblage structure

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Giardia duodenalis</it> is a common protozoan parasite of humans and animals. Genetic characterization of single loci indicates the existence of eight groups called assemblages, which differ in their host distribution...

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Published in:	Parasites & Vectors
Main Authors:	Takumi Katsuhisa, Swart Arno, Mank Theo, Lasek-Nesselquist Erica, Lebbad Marianne, Cacciò Simone M, Sprong Hein
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2012-08-01
Subjects:	Giardia lamblia Giardia intestinalis Giardia duodenalis Genetic recombination Population genetics
Online Access:	http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/168