A quantitative PCR (TaqMan) assay for pathogenic Leptospira spp

作者: Lee D Smythe , Ina L Smith , Greg A Smith , Michael F Dohnt , Meegan L Symonds

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2334-2-13

关键词: SerotypeLeptospirosisVirologyTaqManParasitologyLeptospiraSerologyMedical microbiologyDirect agglutination testBiology

摘要: … The differential diagnosis of leptospirosis is difficult due to the … The sensitivity of PCR often precludes the need for isolation and … through the timely commencement of medical treatment. …

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