Molecular approaches for the detection of Schistosoma mansoni: possible applications in the detection of snail infection, monitoring of transmission sites, and diagnosis of human infection
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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101(supl.1): 145-148, Oct. 2006.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
The detection of specific DNA sequences by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has proved extremely valuable for the analysis of genetic disorders and the diagnosis of a variety of infectious disease pathogens. However, the application to the detection of Schistosoma mansoni is rare, despite a recommendation of the World Health Organization that a major focus of research on schistosomiasis should be on the development and evaluation of new strategies and tools for control of the disease. In this context, a few studies were published for the detection of the parasite in snails, monitoring of cercariae in water bodies, and diagnosis of human infection. The present minireview describes sensitive and specific PCR based systems to detect S. mansoni, indicating possible applications in the detection of snail infection, monitoring of transmission sites, and diagnosis of human infection.
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Sujet Principal:
Schistosoma mansoni
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Schistosomiase
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Biomphalaria
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Réaction de polymérisation en chaîne
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Eau douce
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Guide de pratique
Limites du sujet:
Animaux
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Thème du journal:
Médecine tropicale
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Parasitologie
Année:
2006
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Fiocruz/BR
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