Comparison of PCR methods for detection of Leishmania siamensis infection

• Main Authors: Atitaya Hitakarun, Peerapan Tan-Ariya, Suradej Siripattanapipong, Mathirut Mungthin, Phunlerd Piyaraj, Tawee Naaglor, Padet Siriyasatien, Saruda Tiwananthagorn, Saovanee Leelayoova
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84964697179&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/45716
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2014 Hitakarun et al. Background: Leishmania siamensis, a newly identified species, has been reported as a causative agent o leishmaniasis in Thailand. This organism has been identified and genetically characterized using PCR technique based on several target genes. However, the sensitivities and...