Metagenomic detection of protozoan parasites on leafy greens aided by a rapid and efficient DNA extraction protocol

IntroductionInfections with protozoan parasites associated with the consumption of fresh produce is an on-going issue in developed countries but mitigating the risk is hampered by the lack of adequate methods for their detection and identification.Materials and methodsWe developed a metagenomic next...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Microbiology
Main Authors:	Sohail Naushad, Ruimin Gao, Marc-Olivier Duceppe, Andree Ann Dupras, Sarah J. Reiling, Harriet Merks, Brent Dixon, Dele Ogunremi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Subjects:	metagenomics MinION diagnostics Cryptosporidium Giardia Toxoplasma
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1566579/full