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Development and evaluation of a Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) technique for the detection of hookworm (Necator americanus) infection in fecal samples

BACKGROUND: Hookworm infection is a major concern in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in children and pregnant women. Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale are responsible for this condition. Hookworm disease is one of the Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that are targeted for elimination t...

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Autores principales: Mugambi, Robert Muriuki, Agola, Eric L., Mwangi, Ibrahim N., Kinyua, Johnson, Shiraho, Esther Andia, Mkoji, Gerald M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4636844/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26546069
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1183-9