Detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans by the loop mediated isothermal amplification method.

BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer (BU) caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) has emerged as an important public health problem in several rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are important in preventing disfiguring complications associated with late stages of...

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Hlavní autoři: Anthony Ablordey, Diana Ackon Amissah, Isaac Frimpong Aboagye, Ben Hatano, Toshio Yamazaki, Tetsutaro Sata, Koichi Ishikawa, Harutaka Katano
Médium: Článek
Jazyk:English
Vydáno: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Edice:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
On-line přístup:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3317900?pdf=render