Development of PCR assays for detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in urine specimens.
J Clin Microbiol
; 51(4): 1298-300, 2013 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23390274
ABSTRACT
Trichomonas vaginalis infections are usually asymptomatic or can result in nonspecific clinical symptoms, which makes laboratory-based detection of this protozoan parasite essential for diagnosis and treatment. We report the development of a battery of highly sensitive and specific PCR assays for detection of T. vaginalis in urine, a noninvasive specimen, and development of a protocol for differentiating among Trichomonas species that commonly infect humans.
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Coleções:
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Parasitologia
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Tricomoníase
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Trichomonas vaginalis
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Urina
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Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase
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Técnicas de Laboratório Clínico
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Técnicas de Diagnóstico Molecular
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Guideline
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos