Sensitive and rapid detection of Ortleppascaris sinensis (Nematoda: Ascaridoidea) by loop-mediated isothermal amplification

Ortleppascaris sinensis is the dominant nematode species infecting the gastrointestinal tract of the captive Chinese alligator, a critically endangered species. Gastrointestinal nematode infection may cause a loss of appetite, growth, a development disorder, and even mortality in alligators, especia...

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Main Authors: Jinhong Zhao, Wei Xu, Genjun Tu, Yongkang Zhou, Xiaobing Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/7607.pdf