Abstract
We compared two DNA extraction methods (a semi-automated method using Maxwell(R) kit and a modified Boom method) and three amplification procedures (a single-step PCR, a nested PCR and a real-time quantitative PCR) on 74 surgical tissue specimens from clinically suspected Buruli ulcer patients. All these procedures were compared before and after decontamination.We observed that, among the procedures tested, real-time PCR after the modified Boom extraction method or a single-run PCR assay after the Maxwell(R) 16 extraction method, performed on non-decontaminated suspensions are the best for the molecular diagnosis of Mycobacterium ulcerans disease.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Clinical Microbiology |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 1195-1198 |
ISSN | 0095-1137 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- B780-tropical-medicine
- Bacterial diseases
- Buruli ulcer
- Mycobacterium ulcerans
- Molecular diagnostic techniques
- Decontamination
- DNA extraction
- Amplification
- Polymerase chain reaction
- PCR
- Comparison
- Methodology
- Smear-positive
- Laboratory techniques and procedures