Optimization and validation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for detection of Giardia duodenalis in leafy greens

Giardia duodenalis is one of the most common food and water-borne intestinal parasites of humans and animals worldwide. Fresh, ready-to-eat produce such as leafy greens and salad mixes are considered potential transmission vehicles for Giardia infection in humans. Therefore, a specific, sensitive, a...

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Main Authors: Laura F. Lalonde, Vincent Xie, Jenna R. Oakley, Vladislav A. Lobanov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Food and Waterborne Parasitology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405676621000147