Polymerase chain reaction using conjunctival swab samples for detecting Leishmania DNA in dogs
Abstract The dog is the main domestic reservoir of Leishmania and font of infection for the vector, constituting an important host for the transmission of the parasite to humans. Non-invasive collection of swab samples for leishmaniasis diagnosis has been a promising alternative. This study analyzed...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
2021-07-01
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-29612021000300408&tlng=en |