Development of a rapid, simple method for detecting Naegleria fowleri visually in water samples by Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)

• Main Authors: Aongart Mahittikorn, Hirotake Mori, Supaluk Popruk, Amonrattana Roobthaisong, Chantira Sutthikornchai, Khuanchai Koompapong, Sukhontha Siri, Yaowalark Sukthana, Duangporn Nacapunchai
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/35181

© 2015 Mahittikorn et al. Naegleria fowleri is the causative agent of the fatal disease primary amebic meningoencephalitis. Detection of N. fowleri using conventional culture and biochemical-based assays is time-consuming and laborious, while molecular techniques, such as PCR, require laboratory ski...