Comparison of Phylogenetically Distinct <italic toggle="yes">Histoplasma</italic> Strains Reveals Evolutionarily Divergent Virulence Strategies

ABSTRACT Infection with the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum results from the inhalation of contaminated soil. Disease outcome is variable and depends on the immune status of the host, number of organisms inhaled, and the H. capsulatum strain. H. capsulatum is divided into seven distinct clad...

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Main Authors: Victoria E. Sepúlveda, Corinne L. Williams, William E. Goldman
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2014
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/f1acf659967741a5bc973a1423ceec06
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