The Utility of Blood Culture Fluid for the Molecular Diagnosis of Leptospira: A Prospective Evaluation
Leptospirosis is an important zoonosis worldwide, with infections occurring after exposure to contaminated water. Despite being a global problem, laboratory diagnosis remains difficult with culture results taking up to 3 months, serology being retrospective by nature, and polymerase chain reaction s...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
2016
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4824212/ |