Stem loop-mediated isothermal amplification test: comparative analysis with classical LAMP and PCR in detection of Entamoeba histolytica in Kenya

Stem loop-mediated isothermal amplification test: comparative analysis with classical LAMP and PCR in detection of Entamoeba histolytica in Kenya

Abstract Background Entamoeba histolytica, the causative agent for amoebiasis is a considerable burden to population in the developing countries where it accounts for over 50 million infections. The tools for detection of amoebiasis are inadequate and diagnosis relies on microscopy which means a sig...

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Main Authors: Fridah Mwendwa, Cecilia K. Mbae, Johnson Kinyua, Erastus Mulinge, Gitonga Nkanata Mburugu, Zablon K. Njiru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-03-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Amoebiasis
Entamoeba histolytica
Diagnosis
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification, LAMP
Stem-LAMP test
Kenya
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2466-3

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