Direct Detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in Clinical Specimens and Environmental Samples
-
Last Update: 2021-02-13
-
Source: Internet
-
Author: User
Search more information of high quality chemicals, good prices and reliable suppliers, visit
www.echemi.com
Mycobacterium ulcerans
is a slow-growing environmental bacterium that causes a severe skin disease known as Buruli ulcer. Rapid detection of
M. ulcerans
in clinical specimens is essential to ensure early diagnosis and prevention of disability. This chapter describes a real-time
PCR
method for the direct detection of
M. ulcerans
from swabs, fresh tissue biopsies, and fixed tissue sections, which are the most common types of specimens used in the diagnosis of Buruli ulcer. The chapter also briefly describes methods for PCR detection of
M. ulcerans
in environmental samples, as reliable detection of
M. ulcerans
in the environment is becoming increasingly important for understanding the ecology and transmission of this important pathogen.
This article is an English version of an article which is originally in the Chinese language on echemi.com and is provided for information purposes only.
This website makes no representation or warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness ownership or reliability of
the article or any translations thereof. If you have any concerns or complaints relating to the article, please send an email, providing a detailed
description of the concern or complaint, to
service@echemi.com. A staff member will contact you within 5 working days. Once verified, infringing content
will be removed immediately.
