Random amplified polymorphic DNA typing and phylogeny of Pythium insidiosum clinical isolates in Thailand

Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health

Volumn 38, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 383-391

  Pannanusorn, Srisuda ^a,b   Chaiprasert, Angkana ^a   Prariyachatigul, Chularut ^c   Krajaejun, Theerapong ^d   Vanittanakom, Nongnuch ^e   Chindamporn, Ariya ^f   Wanachiwanawin, Wanchai ^a   Satapatayavong, Boonmee ^d  

^a MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

^b THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

^c KHON KAEN UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

^d MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

^e Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University   (Thailand)

^f CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

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EID: 34249667824     PISSN: 01251562     EISSN: 26975718     Source Type: Journal    
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