Mycobacterium bovis BCG: the importance of an accurate identification in the diagnostic routine

Mycobacterium bovis BCG: the importance of an accurate identification in the diagnostic routine

M. bovis BCG is used clinically in the immunotherapy treatment of superficial bladder cancer to prevent progression to invasive disease, leading in some cases to a severe localized inflammation or disseminated infections. For this reason, an accurate and early identification of this particular micro...

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Main Authors: Antonella Grottola, Anna Fabio, Anna MT Sabbatini, Giuliana Fabio, Mariagrazia Apice, Alessia Di Nauta, Giulia Forbicini, Annunziata La Regina, Sara Tagliazucchi, Monica Pecorari, Fabio Rumpianesi, Chiara Casolari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-09-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
Subjects:
M. bovis BCG, bladder cancer, genotyping MTB complex
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2428

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