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Sep 2026
Comparative study of a reference PCR assay targeting kinetoplast DNA and a commercial kit targeting ribosomal DNA for the molecular diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis
Assays targeting kinetoplast DNA provide superior sensitivity compared to ribosomal DNA-based methods, particularly in cases with very low parasite burdens—a common scenario in clinical practice.
Quentin Andreotti, Eva Lemont, Nada Kuk et al.
· Journal of Clinical Microbio... · 0 citations