The revised Trypanosoma cruzi subspecific nomenclature: rationale, epidemiological relevance and research applications
B Zingales, MA Miles, DA Campbell… - Infection, genetics and …, 2012 - Elsevier
The protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, its mammalian reservoirs, and vectors have existed in
nature for millions of years. The human infection, named Chagas disease, is a major public …
nature for millions of years. The human infection, named Chagas disease, is a major public …
Trypanosoma cruzi genetic diversity: Something new for something known about Chagas disease manifestations, serodiagnosis and drug sensitivity
B Zingales - Acta tropica, 2018 - Elsevier
The genetic diversity of Trypanosoma cruzi, the protozoan agent of Chagas disease, is
widely recognized. At present, T. cruzi is partitioned into seven discrete ty** units (DTUs) …
widely recognized. At present, T. cruzi is partitioned into seven discrete ty** units (DTUs) …
Chagas disease in the United States: a public health approach
Trypanosoma cruzi is the etiological agent of Chagas disease, usually transmitted by
triatomine vectors. An estimated 20 to 30% of infected individuals develop potentially lethal …
triatomine vectors. An estimated 20 to 30% of infected individuals develop potentially lethal …
Trypanosoma cruzi genetic diversity: impact on transmission cycles and Chagas disease
B Zingales, DC Bartholomeu - Memórias do instituto oswaldo cruz, 2022 - SciELO Brasil
Trypanosoma cruzi, the agent of Chagas disease (ChD), exhibits remarkable biological and
genetic diversity, along with eco-epidemiological complexity. In order to facilitate …
genetic diversity, along with eco-epidemiological complexity. In order to facilitate …
Between a bug and a hard place: Trypanosoma cruzi genetic diversity and the clinical outcomes of Chagas disease
LA Messenger, MA Miles, C Bern - Expert review of anti-infective …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Over the last 30 years, concomitant with successful transnational disease control programs
across Latin America, Chagas disease has expanded from a neglected, endemic parasitic …
across Latin America, Chagas disease has expanded from a neglected, endemic parasitic …
Genetic diversity of Trypanosoma cruzi in bats, and multilocus phylogenetic and phylogeographical analyses supporting Tcbat as an independent DTU (discrete …
L Lima, O Espinosa-Álvarez, PA Ortiz, JA Trejo-Varón… - Acta tropica, 2015 - Elsevier
Trypanosoma cruzi is a complex of phenotypically and genetically diverse isolates
distributed in six discrete ty** units (DTUs) designated as TcI–TcVI. Five years ago, T …
distributed in six discrete ty** units (DTUs) designated as TcI–TcVI. Five years ago, T …
A new genotype of Trypanosoma cruzi associated with bats evidenced by phylogenetic analyses using SSU rDNA, cytochrome b and Histone H2B genes and …
We characterized 15 Trypanosoma cruzi isolates from bats captured in the Amazon, Central
and Southeast Brazilian regions. Phylogenetic relationships among T. cruzi lineages using …
and Southeast Brazilian regions. Phylogenetic relationships among T. cruzi lineages using …
Mechanisms of cellular invasion by intracellular parasites
DM Walker, S Oghumu, G Gupta, BS McGwire… - Cellular and molecular …, 2014 - Springer
Numerous disease-causing parasites must invade host cells in order to prosper.
Collectively, such pathogens are responsible for a staggering amount of human sickness …
Collectively, such pathogens are responsible for a staggering amount of human sickness …
The molecular epidemiology and phylogeography of Trypanosoma cruzi and parallel research on Leishmania: looking back and to the future
Trypanosoma cruzi is the protozoan agent of Chagas disease, and the most important
parasitic disease in Latin America. Protozoa of the genus Leishmania are global agents of …
parasitic disease in Latin America. Protozoa of the genus Leishmania are global agents of …
Chagas Cardiomyopathy Manifestations and Trypanosoma cruzi Genotypes Circulating in Chronic Chagasic Patients
JD Ramírez, F Guhl, LM Rendón, F Rosas… - PLoS Neglected …, 2010 - journals.plos.org
Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi is a complex disease that is endemic and an
important problem in public health in Latin America. The T. cruzi parasite is classified into six …
important problem in public health in Latin America. The T. cruzi parasite is classified into six …