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Direct amplification and genotyping of Dientamoeba fragilis from human stool specimens.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Feb 2004
Peek Ron, Reedeker Freek R, van Gool Tom
Abstract excerpt
Dientamoeba fragilis is a globally occurring parasite that has been recognized as a causative agent of gastrointestinal symptoms. A single-round PCR was developed to detect D. fragilis DNA directly from human stool samples. The genetic diversity of D. fragilis from 93 patients and 6 asymptomatic carriers was examined by PCR followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequencing of part of the...
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