| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6127050 | Acta Tropica | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this study, a qPCR assay was designed to test for Onchocerca volvulus DNA in dried skin snips after MF emerged. Results of this assay were compared to traditional diagnostic methods: microscopic detection of MF in skin snips and nodule palpation. The combination of molecular methods and traditional parasitological methods increases the prevalence estimation significantly.
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Authors
Melanie M. Lloyd, Rebecca Gilbert, Nathalie Tebao Taha, Gary J. Weil, Aboulaye Meite, Ilunga M.M. Kouakou, Peter U. Fischer,