Rapid detection of the blaNDM-1 gene by real-time PCR

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Sir, New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-1 (NDM-1) is a recently reported novel plasmid-borne metallo-β-lactamase that represents an emerging public health threat.1 To date, the international spread of NDM-1 has already been reported to diverse locations such as the UK, the USA, Japan, Australia and most recently the Middle East.2 With the increasing need for efficient surveillance and detection of NDM-1,3 a rapid...

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