Genomics and genetics of Cryptosporidium parvum: the key to understanding cryptosporidiosis

Microbes Infect. 2002 Aug;4(10):1081-90. doi: 10.1016/s1286-4579(02)01632-5.

Abstract

This paper focuses on recent advances in the genetics and genomics of Cryptosporidium parvum. The approach to and the relevance of sequencing the genomes of C. parvum type 1 and type 2 are discussed, as well as new insights into the genetic heterogeneity of this species.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • Cryptosporidiosis / parasitology*
  • Cryptosporidium parvum / classification
  • Cryptosporidium parvum / genetics*
  • Genome, Protozoan*
  • Genomics / methods*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Molecular Sequence Data