Development of a Multiplex PCR Assay for Detection and Discrimination of Pathogenic and Saprophytic Leptospira in Water

Development of a Multiplex PCR Assay for Detection and Discrimination of Pathogenic and Saprophytic Leptospira in Water

Leptospirosis is a zoonosis prevalent in tropical countries and affects animals and humans alike. Leptospira interrogans, the causative organism for this waterborne infection, spreads through the urine of infected animals. There is a direct link between contaminated water and Leptospira outbreaks. T...

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Main Authors: Archana Vishwakarma, Gayathri Rethinavelu, Rathinsabapthi Pasupathi, Mohandass Ramya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
Subjects:
leptospirosis
waterborne infection
water
pathogenic serovars
multiplex pcr
Online Access:https://microbiologyjournal.org/development-of-a-multiplex-pcr-assay-for-detection-and-discrimination-of-pathogenic-and-saprophytic-leptospira-in-water/

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