Reyes-Montes MR, Frías de León MG, Acosta-Altamirano G, Portillo-Yáñez IE, Soto-Fajardo RC, Martínez-Hernández JE, Duarte-Escalante E

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ABSTRACT

Coccidioidomycosis is a disease that is endemic to North and South America, and is caused by the fungus Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. Several studies suggest genetic variability in these fungi. There is also a recombinant reproductive system, besides a sexually system reproduction, however, this is not confirmed. This review presents an overview of the works on the genetic variability and population structure. Genetic diversity in these species may have important implications in virulence and antifungal susceptibility.

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