Detection of Wuchereria bancrofti DNA in paired serum and urine samples using polymerase chain reaction-based systems

Detection of Wuchereria bancrofti DNA in paired serum and urine samples using polymerase chain reaction-based systems

The Global Program for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) aims to eliminate this disease by the year 2020. However, the development of more specific and sensitive tests is important for the success of the GPELF. The present study aimed to standardise polymerase chain reac...

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Main Authors: Camila Ximenes, Eduardo Brandão, Paula Oliveira, Abraham Rocha, Tamisa Rego, Rafael Medeiros, Ana Aguiar-Santos, João Ferraz, Christian Reis, Paulo Araujo, Luiz Carvalho, Fabio L Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2014-12-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Subjects:
Wuchereria bancrofti
DNA
diagnosis
filariasis
PCR
urine
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