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Detection of <i>Coccidioides</i> Species in Clinical Specimens by Real-Time PCR
16 Nov 2006
Abstract excerpt
Coccidioides spp. are dimorphic fungal pathogens endemic to the semiarid regions of North, Central, and South America. Currently, direct smear and culture are the most common means of identifying Coccidioides spp. While these methods offer relatively sensitive and specific means of detecting Coccidioides spp., growth in culture may take up to 3 weeks, potentially delaying the diagnosis and initiation of...
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