A FRET-based real-time PCR assay to identify the main causal agents of New World tegumentary leishmaniasis.

• Main Authors: Pablo Tsukayama (Author), Jorge H Núñez (Author), Maxy De Los Santos (Author), Valeria Soberón (Author), Carmen M Lucas (Author), Greg Matlashewski (Author), Alejandro Llanos-Cuentas (Author), Marianela Ore (Author), G Christian Baldeviano (Author), Kimberly A Edgel (Author), Andres G Lescano (Author), Paul C F Graf (Author), David J Bacon (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In South America, various species of Leishmania are endemic and cause New World tegumentary leishmaniasis (NWTL). The correct identification of these species is critical for adequate clinical management and surveillance activities. We developed a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay and e...