Polymerase chain reaction targeting of single- and multiple-copy genes of mycobacteria in the diagnosis of tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a worldwide health problem of major concern. Direct detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in clinical specimens is the best approach to identify the causative agent. Identification of M. tuberculosis by culture is the gold standard, but the results are delayed for days to weeks. Mi...

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Published in:	Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Vol. 11; no. 5 Suppl; p. 665
Main Authors:	Mustafa, A S, Das Chugh, T, Abal, A T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-1995
Subjects:	Base Sequence DNA, Bacterial - analysis Genes, Bacterial Molecular Sequence Data Mycobacterium tuberculosis - genetics Polymerase Chain Reaction Sputum - microbiology Tuberculosis - diagnosis Tuberculosis - microbiology
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