The combination of RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a and Leptospira IgM RDT enhances the early detection of leptospirosis.
Sirawit JirawannapornUmaporn LimothaiSasipha TachaboonJanejira DinhuzenPatcharakorn KiatamornrakWatchadaporn ChaisuriyongNattachai SrisawatPublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)
The combination of Leptospira IgM RDT and RPA-CRISPR/Cas12 FBDA exhibited significant sensitivity for the detection of leptospires at various days after the onset of fever, thereby reducing the likelihood of misdiagnosis. The combination of these assays may be suitable for early leptospirosis screening in situations with limited resources.