A real-time PCR tool for the surveillance of zoonotic Onchocerca lupi in dogs, cats and potential vectors

The ocular onchocercosis is caused by the zoonotic parasite Onchocerca lupi (Spirurida: Onchocercidae). A major hindrance to scientific progress is the absence of a reliable diagnostic test in affected individuals. Microscopic examination of skin snip sediments and the identification of adults embed...

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Main Author: Latrofa, Maria Stefania (author)
Other Authors: Annoscia, Giada (author), Colella, Vito (author), Cavalera, Maria Alfonsa (author), Maia, C (author), Martin, Coralie (author), Šlapeta, Jan (author), Otranto, Domenico (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2021
Subjects:
Genetics
Parasitology
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10362/116854
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:run.unl.pt:10362/116854

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http://hdl.handle.net/10362/116854

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