Fast multiplex real-time PCR assay for simultaneous detection of dog and human blood and Leishmania parasites in sand flies

Fast multiplex real-time PCR assay for simultaneous detection of dog and human blood and Leishmania parasites in sand flies

Abstract Background The blood-feeding behaviour of female sand flies may increase their likelihood of acquiring and transmitting Leishmania parasites. Studies on the host usage by these insects may thus improve our understanding of the Leishmania transmission risk in leishmaniasis-endemic areas. Her...

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Main Authors: Kamila Gaudêncio da Silva Sales, Débora Elienai de Oliveira Miranda, Marcelo Henrique Santos Paiva, Luciana Aguiar Figueredo, Domenico Otranto, Filipe Dantas-Torres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Phlebotomine sand flies
Blood meal
Brazil
Real-time PCR
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-3994-6

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