Serial "deep-sampling" PCR of fragmented DNA reveals the wide range of Trypanosoma cruzi burden among chronically infected hosts and allows accurate monitoring of parasite load following treatment
B. E. White, C. Hodo, S. Hamer, A. Saunders, S. Laucella, D. Hall, R. L. Tarleton
This study introduces deep-sampling PCR to detect and quantify T. cruzi parasite load in chronically infected hosts, revealing large variations in parasite levels and enabling treatment monitoring.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology