Diagnostic accuracy of genetic markers and nucleic acid techniques for the detection of Leptospira in clinical samples: a meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Lam, Jia Yong, Kim, Gary Kuan Low, Chee, Hui Yee
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science 2020
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88452/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/88452/; https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0008074
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Background: Leptospirosis is often difficult to diagnose because of its nonspecific symptoms. The drawbacks of direct isolation and serological tests have led to the increased development of nucleic acid-based assays, which are more rapid and accurate. A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the d...