Evaluation of polymerase chain reaction using protein b primers for rapid diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis

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BACKGROUND: Rapid and specific diagnosis of tubercular meningitis (TBM) is of utmost importance. AIM: To evaluate polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using protein b primers directed against M. tuberculosis for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: PCR using protein b primers was performed in ten patients with confirmed TBM (culture positive), 60 patients with clinically suspected TBM and 40...

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