A new PCR-based approach indicates the range of Clonorchis sinensis now extends to Central Thailand.

A new PCR-based approach indicates the range of Clonorchis sinensis now extends to Central Thailand.

Differentiation of the fish-borne trematodes belonging to the Opisthorchiidae, Heterophyidae and Lecithodendriidae is important from a clinical and epidemiological perspective, yet it is impossible to do using conventional coprological techniques, as the eggs are morphologically similar. Epidemiolog...

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Main Authors: Rebecca J Traub, Julie Macaranas, Mathirut Mungthin, Saovanee Leelayoova, Thomas Cribb, K Darwin Murrell, R C Andrew Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2614470?pdf=render

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