Diagnostic Accuracy of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal PCR Assay for Detection of Orientia tsutsugamushi during Acute Scrub Typhus Infection

Diagnostic Accuracy of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal PCR Assay for Detection of Orientia tsutsugamushi during Acute Scrub Typhus Infection

There is an urgent need for alternative diagnostic methods for scrub typhus, but evaluation of these is hampered because the current serological gold standard (IFA) is imperfect. In a study from Thailand, 3 of 20 (15%) patients with fever had a positive Orientia tsutsugamushi PCR result despite nega...

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Main Authors: Paris, Daniel H., Blacksell, Stuart D., Nawtaisong, Pruksa, Jenjaroen, Kemajittra, Teeraratkul, Achara, Chierakul, Wirongrong, Wuthiekanun, Vanaporn, Kantipong, Pacharee, Day, Nicholas P. J.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3172190/

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