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Molecular Diagnosis of Pseudoterranova decipiens Sensu Stricto Infections, South Korea, 2002‒2020.

ABSTRACT: Human Pseudoterranova decipiens larval infections were diagnosed by molecular analysis of mitochondrial cox1 and nd1 genes in 12 health check-up patients in South Korea during 2002-2020. Based on high genetic identity (99.3%-100% for cox1 and 96.7%-98.0% for nd1), we identified all 12 larvae as P. decipiens sensu stricto.

SUBMITTER: Song H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9155879 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Molecular Diagnosis of Pseudoterranova decipiens Sensu Stricto Infections, South Korea, 2002‒2020.

Song Hyemi H Ryoo Seungwan S Jung Bong-Kwang BK Cho Jaeeun J Chang Taehee T Hong Sooji S Shin Hyejoo H Sohn Woon-Mok WM Chai Jong-Yil JY

Emerging infectious diseases 20220601 6

Human Pseudoterranova decipiens larval infections were diagnosed by molecular analysis of mitochondrial cox1 and nd1 genes in 12 health check-up patients in South Korea during 2002-2020. Based on high genetic identity (99.3%-100% for cox1 and 96.7%-98.0% for nd1), we identified all 12 larvae as P. decipiens sensu stricto. ...[more]

PMID: 35608950

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Molecular Diagnosis of Pseudoterranova decipiens Sensu Stricto Infections, South Korea, 2002‒2020.

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Molecular Diagnosis of Pseudoterranova decipiens Sensu Stricto Infections, South Korea, 2002‒2020.

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