Evaluating Different Storage Media for Identification of <i>Taenia saginata</i> Proglottids Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry

Evaluating Different Storage Media for Identification of <i>Taenia saginata</i> Proglottids Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry

<i>Taenia saginata</i> is a helminth that can cause taeniasis in humans and cysticercosis in cattle. A species-specific diagnosis and differentiation from related species (e.g., <i>Taenia solium</i>) is crucial for individual patient management and disease control programs. D...

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Main Authors: Tabea P. Wendel, Maureen Feucherolles, Jacqueline Rehner, Sven Poppert, Jürg Utzinger, Sören L. Becker, Issa Sy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
cestodes
diagnosis
helminth infections
matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry
neglected tropical diseases
taeniasis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/10/2006

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