A real-time PCR tool for the surveillance of zoonotic Onchocerca lupi in dogs, cats and potential vectors.

• Main Authors: Maria Stefania Latrofa (Author), Giada Annoscia (Author), Vito Colella (Author), Maria Alfonsa Cavalera (Author), Carla Maia (Author), Coralie Martin (Author), Jan Šlapeta (Author), Domenico Otranto (Author)
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• Udgivet: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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The ocular onchocercosis is caused by the zoonotic parasite Onchocerca lupi (Spirurida: Onchocercidae). A major hindrance to scientific progress is the absence of a reliable diagnostic test in affected individuals. Microscopic examination of skin snip sediments and the identification of adults embed...