Use of multiplex real-time PCR for detection of common diarrhea causing protozoan parasites in Egypt
Use of multiplex real-time PCR for detection of common diarrhea causing protozoan parasites in Egypt
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag
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English
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Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag
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Diarrhea is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, worldwide.
Giardia intestinalis
,
Cryptosporidium
spp., and
Entamoeba histolytica
are the most common diarrhea-causing parasitic protozoa. Diagnosis of these parasites is usually performed by microscopy. However, microscopy lacks sensitivity and specificity. Replacing micr...
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Use of multiplex real-time PCR for detection of common diarrhea causing protozoan parasites in Egypt
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1430859850
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1430859850
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0932-0113
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1432-1955
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10.1007/s00436-012-3171-8
