Development of a Dry-Reagent-Based qPCR to Facilitate the Diagnosis of Mycobacterium ulcerans Infection in Endemic Countries
Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans that may result in severe skin ulceration if left untreated. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is the most sensitive method for diagnosing Buruli ulcer, but is difficult to perform in endemic areas. We overcame these problems by dev...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4382021/ |