Duplex quantitative real-time PCR assay for the detection and discrimination of the eggs of <it>Toxocara canis</it> and <it>Toxocara cati</it> (Nematoda, Ascaridoidea) in soil and fecal samples

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Toxocarosis is a zoonotic disease caused by <it>Toxocara canis</it> (<it>T. canis</it>) and/or <it>Toxocara cati</it> (<it>T. cati</it>)<it>,</it> two worldwide distributed...

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Main Authors: Durant Jean-Francois, Irenge Leonid M, Fogt-Wyrwas Renata, Dumont Catherine, Doucet Jean-Pierre, Mignon Bernard, Losson Bertrand, Gala Jean-Luc
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/288