Detection of Naegleria spp. and Naegleria fowleri : a comparison of flagellation tests, ELISA and PCR

To detect Naegleria spp, in particular Naegleria fowleri, the causative agent of human primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, a flagellation test (FT) is routinely used followed by a specific ELISA. A positive FT indicates the presence of Naegleria spp although some false negatives are likely to occur...

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Veröffentlicht in:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research. - 1986. - 47(2003), 3 vom: 21., Seite 117-22
1. Verfasser: Behets, J (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Seghi, F, Declerck, P, Verelst, L, Duvivier, L, Van Damme, A, Ollevier, F
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2003
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research
Schlagworte:Comparative Study Evaluation Study Journal Article DNA, Protozoan