Comparison of a DNA based PCR method with conventional methods for the detection of M. tuberculosis in Jos, Nigeria

Background: To achieve early diagnosis and effective treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, simple and sensitive methods that enhance the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) from clinical specimens are needed. This study compared the effectiveness and suitability of an insertion...

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Main Authors: Agatha Ani, Silvanis Okpe, Maxwell Akambi, Emeka Ejelionu, Bitrus Yakubu, Olajide Owolodun, Peter Ekeh, Agbaji Oche, Dinchi Tyen, John Idoko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2009-07-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/420
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