Cost-Effective PCR-Based Identification of <i>Tunga penetrans</i> (Siphonaptera) Larvae Extracted from Soil Samples Containing PCR Inhibitor-Rich Material
Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by skin-penetrating female <i>Tunga penetrans</i> fleas. Although tungiasis causes severe health problems, its ecology is poorly understood and morphological descriptions of the larvae are unavailable. To identify <i>T. penetrans<...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/1/5 |