Whole cell matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for identification of Leptospira spp. in Thailand and Lao PDR

Leptospirosis is a zoonosis with a worldwide distribution, caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. The classification and identification of leptospires can be conducted by both genotyping and serotyping which are time-consuming and established in few reference laboratories. This st...

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Main Authors: Sonthayanon, P, Jaresitthikunchai, J, Mangmee, S, Thiangtrongjit, T, Wuthiekanun, V, Amornchai, P, Newton, P, Phetsouvanh, R, Day, N, Roytrakul, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2019