Isothermal Recombinase Polymerase amplification (RPA) of Schistosoma haematobium DNA and oligochromatographic lateral flow detection

Abstract Background Accurate diagnosis of urogenital schistosomiasis is vital for surveillance/control programs. Amplification of schistosome DNA in urine by PCR is sensitive and specific but requires infrastructure, financial resources and skilled personnel, often not available in endemic areas. Re...

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Main Authors: A. Rosser, D. Rollinson, M. Forrest, B L Webster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1055-3