Metabolomics-based discovery of diagnostic biomarkers for onchocerciasis.

• Main Authors: Judith R Denery (Author), Ashlee A K Nunes (Author), Mark S Hixon (Author), Tobin J Dickerson (Author), Kim D Janda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Development of robust, sensitive, and reproducible diagnostic tests for understanding the epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases is an integral aspect of the success of worldwide control and elimination programs. In the treatment of onchocerciasis, clinical diagnostics that can func...