Cryptic genetic diversity in Dientamoeba fragilis.
Uncertainty surrounding the role of Dientamoeba fragilis in human disease could be due in part to the existence of pathogenic and nonpathogenic variants. Evidence for two genetically distinct forms was obtained using PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of ribosomal genes. Future studies in humans will need to take D. fragilis diversity into account.
Johnson
J A
JA
Department of Microbiology, East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, Surrey RH1 5RH, England.
Clark
C G
CG
D000818:Animals; D004029:Dientamoeba / Q000235:genetics*; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D014644:Genetic Variation; D006801:Humans; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D012150:Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length; D012335:RNA, Ribosomal / Q000235:genetics
D012335:RNA, Ribosomal