Combined PCR and MAT improves the early diagnosis of the biphasic illness leptospirosis

The diagnosis of leptospirosis remains a challenge due to its non-specific symptoms and the biphasic nature of the illness. A comprehensive diagnosis that includes both molecular (polymerase chain reaction (PCR)) and serology is vital for early detection of leptospirosis and to avoid misdiagnosis. H...

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Main Authors: Noraini Philip, Norliza Bahtiar Affendy, Siti Norbaya Masri, Muhamad Yazli Yuhana, Leslie Thian Lung Than, Zamberi Sekawi, Vasantha Kumari Neela, Kalimuthusamy Natarajaseenivasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7485768/?tool=EBI