Comparison of PCR results using scrape/exudate, syringe-sucked fluid and biopsy samples for diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Ecuador

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Journal Article Comparison of PCR results using scrape/exudate, syringe-sucked fluid and biopsy samples for diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Ecuador Get access T. Matsumoto, T. Matsumoto 1Ginkyo College of Medical Science, Okubo 1-6-2, Kumamoto 860-0083, Japan Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Y. Hashiguchi, Y. Hashiguchi 2Department of Parasitology, Kochi Medical School, Nankoku, Kochi 783-8505, Japan Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar E.A. Gomez, E.A. Gomez 3Departamento de Medicina Tropical, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar M.H. Calvopina, M.H. Calvopina 4Instituto de Biomedicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Central del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar S. Nonaka, S. Nonaka 5Department of Dermatology and the Research Center of Comprehensive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0215, Japan Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar H. Saya, H. Saya 5Department of Tumor Genetics and Biology, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, Honjo 2-2-1, Kumamoto 860-0811, Japan Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar T. Mimori T. Mimori ∗ 5Department of Tumor Genetics and Biology, Kumamoto University School of Medicine, Honjo 2-2-1, Kumamoto 860-0811, Japan ∗Author for correspondence: phone [phone], fax [phone]. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 93, Issue 6, November-December 1999, Pages 606–607, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0035-9203(99)90065-2 Published: 01 November 1999 Article history Received: 18 January 1999 Revision received: 02 August 1999 Accepted: 04 August 1999 Published: 01 November 1999