Development of a CRISPR-Cas12-based isotheral PCR for the detection of parasitic diseases in an easy customizable lateral flow format, targeting T. evansi and T. equiperdum Trypanosomosis. Ghent University
Animal Trypanosomosis is a parasitic infection that threatens livestock worldwide, including in Europe. Due the absence of an effective vaccine approach, the only control measures available are accurate diagnosis followed by treatment. In Europe in particular, a positive diagnosis for T. evansi or T. equiperdum is obligatory followed by slaughter of the animal as treatment is prohibited. Unfortunately, today methods for trypanosome ...