A Sensitive and Specific PCR Based Method for Identification of Cryptosporidium Sp. Using New Primers from 18S Ribosomal RNA

Background: The main goal of the present study was to develop a new sensitive and specific PCR based method for Identification of Cryptosporidium sp. using novel primers from 18S ribosomal RNA. Cryptosporidi­osis in high-risk host groups particularly in neonates and immuno-compromised individuals ma...

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Main Authors: M Heydarnezhadi, L Kashi, Z Babaei, M Mohebali, H Zeraati, M Rezaeian, A Bairami Kuzehkanan, S Rezaie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2011-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/19809.pdf&manuscript_id=19809