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 …

One of the most significant health problems in the American continent in terms of human
health, and socioeconomic impact is Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite …

Molecular approaches have opened new windows on a host of ecological and evolutionary
disciplines, ranging from population genetics and behavioral ecology to conservation …

In an effort to unify the nomenclature of Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas
disease, an updated system was agreed upon at the Second Satellite Meeting. A consensus …

Parasitic protozoa within the taxon Trypanosoma cruzi are considered to be derived from
multiple clonal lineages, and show broad genetic diversity as a result of propagation with …

Even before the publication of Darwin's Origin of Species, the perception of evolutionary
change has been a tree-like pattern of diversification-with divergent branches spreading …

We propose a general theory of clonal reproduction for parasitic protozoa, which has
important medical and biological consequences. Many parasitic protozoa have been …

From HIV to influenza, the battle between infectious agents and the immune system is at the
heart of disease. Knowledge of how and why parasites vary to escape recognition by the …

Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, has a variable clinical
course, ranging from symptomless infection to severe chronic disease with cardiovascular or …

American trypanosomiasis is a parasitic zoonosis that occurs throughout Latin America. The
etiological agent, Trypanosoma cruzi, is able to infect almost all tissues of its mammalian …