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. Faculty of Medical Technology. Department of Parasitology
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Open Access article
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/5993; https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/5993
• Institution: Mahidol University

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 skills and expensive equipmen...