Immunological Cross-Reactivity of Proteins Extracted from the Oomycete <i>Pythium insidiosum</i> and the Fungus <i>Basidiobolus ranarum</i> Compromises the Detection Specificity of Immunodiagnostic Assays for Pythiosis
Pythiosis, a life-threatening disease caused by <i>Pythium insidiosum</i>, has been increasingly diagnosed worldwide. A recently developed immunochromatographic test (ICT) enables the rapid diagnosis of pythiosis. During the 3-year clinical implementation of ICT in Thailand, we collected...
Main Authors: | Tiwa Rotchanapreeda, Pattarana Sae-Chew, Tassanee Lohnoo, Wanta Yingyong, Thidarat Rujirawat, Yothin Kumsang, Penpan Payattikul, Chalisa Jaturapaktrarak, Akarin Intaramat, Watcharapol Pathomsakulwong, Chompoonek Yurayart, Theerapong Krajaejun |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/6/474 |
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