Multiplex TaqMan qPCR assay for specific identification of encapsulated Trichinella species prevalent in North America

Multiplex TaqMan qPCR assay for specific identification of encapsulated Trichinella species prevalent in North America

BACKGROUND Human trichinellosis is a foodborne parasitic zoonotic disease caused by ingestion of raw or undercooked meat infected with nematode larvae of the genus Trichinella. In the USA, sporadic cases and outbreaks caused by the consumption of wild game meat infected with Trichinella have been re...

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Main Authors: Marcos de Almeida, Henry Bishop, Fernanda S Nascimento, Blaine Mathison, Richard S Bradbury, Alexandre da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 2018-10-01
Series:Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz.
Subjects:
Trichinella species
clinical/environmental infection
microscopy
real-time PCR
conventional PCR and sequencing
specific identification
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