A real-time PCR tool for the surveillance of zoonotic Onchocerca lupi in dogs, cats and potential vectors.

A real-time PCR tool for the surveillance of zoonotic Onchocerca lupi in dogs, cats and potential vectors.

The ocular onchocercosis is caused by the zoonotic parasite Onchocerca lupi (Spirurida: Onchocercidae). A major hindrance to scientific progress is the absence of a reliable diagnostic test in affected individuals. Microscopic examination of skin snip sediments and the identification of adults embed...

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Main Authors: Maria Stefania Latrofa, Giada Annoscia, Vito Colella, Maria Alfonsa Cavalera, Carla Maia, Coralie Martin, Jan Šlapeta, Domenico Otranto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-04-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5902036?pdf=render

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