Extensive genetic diversity, unique population structure and evidence of genetic exchange in the sexually transmitted parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

• Main Authors: Melissa D Conrad (Author), Andrew W Gorman (Author), Julia A Schillinger (Author), Pier Luigi Fiori (Author), Rossana Arroyo (Author), Nancy Malla (Author), Mohan Lal Dubey (Author), Jorge Gonzalez (Author), Susan Blank (Author), William E Secor (Author), Jane M Carlton (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent of human trichomoniasis, the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection world-wide. Despite its prevalence, little is known about the genetic diversity and population structure of this haploid parasite due to the lack of appropriate tools. The d...