Real-time PCR detection of <it>Plasmodium </it>directly from whole blood and filter paper samples

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Real-time PCR is a sensitive and specific method for the analysis of <it>Plasmodium </it>DNA. However, prior purification of genomic DNA from blood is necessary since PCR inhibitors and quenching of fluorophores from bloo...

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Main Authors: Maestre Amanda, Agudelo Olga M, Arango Eliana, Martin Kimberly A, Taylor Brian J, Yanow Stephanie K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/244