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- Title
Utility of quantitative polymerase chain reaction in leptospirosis diagnosis: association of level of leptospiremia and clinical manifestations in Sri Lanka.
- Authors
Agampodi, Suneth B; Matthias, Michael A; Moreno, Angelo C; Vinetz, Joseph M
- Abstract
Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), despite cost and logistical challenges, has the potential to provide accurate and timely diagnosis for leptospirosis at the point-of-care in endemic areas. We studied optimal sample types for qPCR, timing of sampling, and clinical manifestations in relation to quantitative leptospiremia.
- Publication
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2012, Vol 54, Issue 9, p1249
- ISSN
1537-6591
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/cid/cis035