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Rapid Identification of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria by Multiplex, Real-Time PCR
19 Mar 2009
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The rapid identification of mycobacteria from culture is of primary importance for the administration of empirical antibiotic therapy and for the implementation of public health measures, yet there are few commercially available assays that can easily and accurately identify the mycobacteria in culture in a timely manner. Here we report on the development of a multiplex, real-time PCR assay that can identify 93%...
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