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Development and Evaluation of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for Diagnosis of<i> Schistosoma mansoni</i> Infection in Faecal Samples
14 Jun 2018
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Human intestinal schistosomiasis is caused by the blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni. With intensified efforts to control schistosomiasis by mass drug administration using praziquantel (PZQ), there is an urgent need to have accessible, quality-assured diagnostic tests for case detection and disease surveillance and for monitoring efficacy of treatment and other interventions. Current diagnostic tools are limited by...
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