Extensively variable surface antigens of Sarcocystis spp. infecting Brazilian marsupials in the genus Didelphis occur in myriad allelic combinations, suggesting sexual recombination has aided their diversification.

Monteiro, R M

Extensively variable surface antigens of Sarcocystis spp. infecting Brazilian marsupials in the genus Didelphis occur in myriad allelic combinations, suggesting sexual recombination has aided their diversification. [electronic resource] - Veterinary parasitology Sep 2013 - 64-70 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1873-2550

10.1016/j.vetpar.2013.01.019 doi


Animals
Antigens, Protozoan--genetics
Antigens, Surface--genetics
Biodiversity
Brazil--epidemiology
Genetic Variation
Marsupialia
Phylogeny
Reproduction
Sarcocystis--genetics
Sarcocystosis--epidemiology