Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a Family Proved by Genotyping

Molecular genetic methods have been applied in various epidemiologic studies including investigations of disease acquisition by contact. This report describes the use of various molecular genetic methods in tracing possible household transmission of tuberculosis by contact. Methods: Four Mycobacteri...

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Main Authors: Chih-Yun Yang, Ruwen Jou, Pei-Chun Chuang, Jenn-Tyang Chang, Jen-Jyh Lee, Ruay-Ming Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-10-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664608600455