Detection of Brugia malayi in mosquitoes by the polymerase chain reaction

Accurate identification of filarial parasites in mosquitoes poses a major problem for the coordination of filariasis control programs. Traditional methods are tedious, and some are not specific enough to give satisfactory results. Amplification of specific gene sequences by primer-directed polymeras...

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Main Authors: Vythilingam, Indra, Boaz, L., Wa, Nzani
Format: Article
Published: American Mosquito Control Association 1998
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