Development of a rapid, simple method for detecting Naegleria fowleri visually in water samples by loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP).

Development of a rapid, simple method for detecting Naegleria fowleri visually in water samples by loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP).

Naegleria fowleri is the causative agent of the fatal disease primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Detection of N. fowleri using conventional culture and biochemical-based assays is time-consuming and laborious, while molecular techniques, such as PCR, require laboratory skills and expensive equipmen...

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Main Authors: Aongart Mahittikorn, Hirotake Mori, Supaluk Popruk, Amonrattana Roobthaisong, Chantira Sutthikornchai, Khuanchai Koompapong, Sukhontha Siri, Yaowalark Sukthana, Duangporn Nacapunchai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4379150?pdf=render

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