Hybrid reference genome assemblies for Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis, a primary agent of mucocutaneous leishmaniasis

Abstract

We report high-quality long-read genome assemblies and annotations for two widely studied reference strains of Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis, a primary agent of cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis. These genomes should facilitate studies of animal infectivity and pathogenesis of cutaneous and severe mucocutaneous leishmaniasis.

James Cotton

Professor

My research interests are in the genomics, and particularly population genomics of parasites, particularly those that cause neglected tropical diseases