A Pentaplex PCR Assay for the Detection and Differentiation of Shigella Species

The magnitude of shigellosis in developing countries is largely unknown because an affordable detection method is not available. Current laboratory diagnosis of Shigella spp. is laborious and time consuming and has low sensitivity. Hence, in the present study, a molecular-based diagnostic assay whic...

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Main Authors: Suvash Chandra Ojha, Chan Yean Yean, Asma Ismail, Kirnpal-Kaur Banga Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/412370