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Multiplex PCR for rapid diagnosis of gastrointestinal tuberculosis
1 Jan 2013
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Rapid and specific diagnosis of gastrointestinal tuberculosis (GITB) is of utmost importance. AIM: To evaluate Multiplex PCR (MPCR) using MPB64 and IS6110 primers specific for M. tuberculosis for rapid diagnosis of GITB. MATERIALS AND METHODS: MPCR was performed on colonoscopy biopsy specimens on 11 GITB confirmed (culture/AFB/histopathology was positive), 29 GITB suspected and 30 Non GITB (control...
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