Identification of Five Novel Salmonella Typhi-Specific Genes as Markers for Diagnosis of Typhoid Fever Using Single-Gene Target PCR Assays

Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) causes typhoid fever which is a disease characterised by high mortality and morbidity worldwide. In order to curtail the transmission of this highly infectious disease, identification of new markers that can detect the pathogen is needed for development of sensitive and s...

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Main Authors: Yuan Xin Goay, Kai Ling Chin, Clarissa Ling Ling Tan, Chiann Ying Yeoh, Ja’afar Nuhu Ja’afar, Abdul Rahman Zaidah, Suresh Venkata Chinni, Kia Kien Phua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8905675