A Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH) Test for Diagnosing Babesiosis

Apicomplexan parasites of the genus <i>Babesia</i> cause babesiosis in humans and animals. The microscopic examination of stained blood smears, detection of serum antibodies by immunoassays, and PCR-based identification of parasite nucleic acid in blood are common laboratory methods for...

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Main Authors: Jyotsna S. Shah, Olivia Mark, Eddie Caoili, Akhila Poruri, Richard I. Horowitz, Alan D. Ashbaugh, Ranjan Ramasamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/10/6/377