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To evaluate the effectiveness of a duplex TaqMan real-time PCR assay for detecting Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus.

April 19, 2026Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology0 citationsOpen Access

Evaluation of Duplex TaqMan Real-time PCR Assay for the Simultaneous Detection of Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus

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MTMamta ThakurInstitute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research AMAbhishek MewaraPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research PLPvm LakshmiPost Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

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To evaluate the effectiveness of a duplex TaqMan real-time PCR assay for detecting Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus.
Developed a duplex real-time PCR assay.
Conducted validations for hookworm detection in northern India.
Compared the results with conventional microscopy.
The duplex assay demonstrated higher sensitivity than conventional microscopy.
Improved diagnostic efficiency for detecting hookworm species was achieved.
The assay supports better epidemiological surveillance and disease management in the region.

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The duplex real-time PCR assay provides a sensitive alternative to conventional microscopy for hookworm detection. This is the first validated duplex assay for hookworm species in northern India, offering improved diagnostic efficiency and supporting enhanced epidemiological surveillance and disease management.

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Evaluation of Duplex TaqMan Real-time PCR Assay for the Simultaneous Detection of Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus

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