Detection of Mycobacterium leprae infection in wild nine-banded armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus) using the rapid ML Flow test
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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40(1): 86-87, jan.-fev. 2007.
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ABSTRACT
Mycobaterium leprae infection was investigated in armadillos from the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The ML Flow test was performed on 37 nine-banded armadillos and positive results were found in 11 (29.7 percent). The ML Flow test may be used to identify possible sources of Mycobaterium leprae among wild armadillos.
RESUMO
Tem sido pesquisado infecção pelo Mycobaterium leprae em tatus provenientes do estado do Espírito Santo-Brasil. O teste rápido ML Flow, foi realizado em 37 tatus selvagens, tendo sido positivo em 11 (29,7 por cento). O teste de ML Flow pode ser utilizado para identificar possíveis fontes de Mycobaterium leprae em tatus selvagens.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Armadillos
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Immunoglobulin M
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Immunoassay
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Glycolipids
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Leprosy
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Mycobacterium leprae
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Antigens, Bacterial
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
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Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo/BR
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