Development of a Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay for the Detection of Pathogenic Leptospira

Detection of leptospires based on DNA amplification techniques is essential for the early diagnosis of leptospirosis when anti-Leptospira antibodies are below the detection limit of most serological tests. In middle and low income countries where leptospirosis is endemic, routine implementation of r...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Ahmed, Hans van der Linden, Rudy A. Hartskeerl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
RPA
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/11/5/4953