Comparison of the sensitivity of culture, PCR and quantitative real-time PCR for the detection of <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa </it>in sputum of cystic fibrosis patients

Comparison of the sensitivity of culture, PCR and quantitative real-time PCR for the detection of <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa </it>in sputum of cystic fibrosis patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa </it>is the major pathogen involved in the decline of lung function in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Early aggressive antibiotic therapy has been shown to be effective in preventing chronic col...

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Main Authors: De Vos Daniel, De Baets Frans, Van daele Sabine, Van Simaey Leen, De Baere Thierry, Deschaght Pieter, Pirnay Jean-Paul, Vaneechoutte Mario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/9/244

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