Application of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay targeting cox1 gene for the detection of Clonorchis sinensis in human fecal samples.

• Main Authors: S M Mazidur Rahman (Author), Hyun Beom Song (Author), Yan Jin (Author), Jin-Kyoung Oh (Author), Min Kyung Lim (Author), Sung-Tae Hong (Author), Min-Ho Choi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Clonorchiasis is prevalent in the Far East, and a major health problem in endemic areas. Infected persons may experience, if not treated, serious complications such as bile stone formation, pyogenic cholangitis, and even cholangiocarcinoma. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent seri...