Polymerase chain reaction and real-time PCR for diagnosing of Leishmania infantum chagasi in dogs Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase e PCR em tempo real para diagnóstico de Leishmania infantum chagasi em cães

The importance of dogs as a reservoir for Leishmania infantumchagasi in urban environments has stimulated numerous studies assessing diagnostic techniques. When performed properly, such procedures are an important step in preventing leishmaniasis in humans. Molecular methods have become prominent fo...

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Main Authors: Rafael Antonio do Nascimento Ramos, Carlos Alberto do Nascimento Ramos, Márcia Mariza Gomes Jusi, Flábio Ribeiro de Araújo, Rosangela Zacarias Machado, Maria Aparecida da Glória Faustino, Leucio Câmara Alves
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Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria 2012-09-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-29612012000300003