A Pentaplex PCR Assay for the Detection and Differentiation of Shigella Species

The magnitude of shigellosis in developing countries is largely unknown because an affordable detection method is not available. Current laboratory diagnosis of Shigella spp. is laborious and time consuming and has low sensitivity. Hence, in the present study, a molecular-based diagnostic assay wh...

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Main Authors: Ojha, Suvash Chandra, Chan, Yean Yean, Ismail, Asma, Banga Singh, Kirnpal Kaur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2013
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/38094/1/A_Pentaplex_PCR_Assay_for_the_Detection_and_Differentiation_of_Shigella_Species.pdf