MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry as a diagnostic tool in human and veterinary helminthology: a systematic review

Abstract Background Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) has become a widely used technique for the rapid and accurate identification of bacteria, mycobacteria and certain fungal pathogens in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Thus far, onl...

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Main Authors: Maureen Feucherolles, Sven Poppert, Jürg Utzinger, Sören L. Becker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3493-9