Whole cell matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for identification of Leptospira spp. in Thailand and Lao PDR.

• Main Authors: Piengchan Sonthayanon (Author), Janthima Jaresitthikunchai (Author), Suthee Mangmee (Author), Tipparat Thiangtrongjit (Author), Vanaporn Wuthiekanun (Author), Premjit Amornchai (Author), Paul Newton (Author), Rattanaphone Phetsouvanh (Author), Nicholas Pj Day (Author), Sittiruk Roytrakul (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Leptospirosis is a zoonosis with a worldwide distribution, caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. The classification and identification of leptospires can be conducted by both genotyping and serotyping which are time-consuming and established in few reference laboratories. This st...