Comparison of polymerase chain reaction on fresh tissue samples and fecal drops on filter paper for detection of Trypanosoma cruzi in Rhodnius prolixus
oleh: PL Dorn, J Flores, B Brahney, A Gutierrez, R Rosales, A Rodas, C Monroy
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2001-05-01 |
Deskripsi
PCR detection of Trypanosoma cruzi in Rhodnius prolixus using fresh tissue or fecal drops on filter paper showed comparable results: 38.7% infection rate using the fresh tissue sample and 37.9% by dried fecal drop.