Uncovering Trypanosoma spp. diversity of wild mammals by the use of DNA from blood clots

Trypanosoma spp. infection in wild mammals is detected mainly through parasitological tests that usually display low sensitivity. We propose the use of DNA extracted directly from blood clots (BC), which are neglected sources of DNA for diagnosis and identification of Trypanosoma spp. This approach...

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Main Authors: Marina Silva Rodrigues, Luciana Lima, Samanta Cristina das Chagas Xavier, Heitor Miraglia Herrera, Fabiana Lopes Rocha, André Luiz Rodrigues Roque, Marta Maria Geraldes Teixeira, Ana Maria Jansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-04-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221322441830186X