Abstract
Sensitivities of DNA extraction methods and PCR methods for Giardia duodenalis were evaluated. A combination of the most sensitive methods, i.e., FTA filter paper and a PCR protocol using RH11/RH4 and GiarF/GiarR primers, showed no significant differences compared to immunofluorescence assay in terms of their sensitivities and specificities.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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DNA Primers
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DNA, Protozoan / analysis
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DNA, Protozoan / isolation & purification*
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Feces / parasitology*
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Filtration / methods
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Giardia / classification
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Giardia / genetics
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Giardia / growth & development
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Giardia / isolation & purification*
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Giardiasis / parasitology*
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Humans
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
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RNA, Ribosomal / genetics
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Sensitivity and Specificity
Substances
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DNA Primers
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DNA, Protozoan
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RNA, Ribosomal