Standardization of a multiplex real-time PCR test for the identification of Angiostrongylus cantonensis, A. costaricensis and A. vasorum

Introduction: Angiostrongyliasis is a disease caused by Angiostrongylus nematodes that is present worldwide. The infections with the highest impact on human and animal health are caused by A. cantonensis, A. costaricensis, and A. vasorum. Clinical forms of the disease in humans are eosinophilic meni...

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Main Authors: Rubén E. Varela-M, Jinney Stefany Arias, Luz Elena Velásquez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud 2018-03-01
Series:Biomédica: revista del Instituto Nacional de Salud
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Online Access:https://www.revistabiomedica.org/index.php/biomedica/article/view/3407