Specific PCR Assay for Rapid and Direct Detection of Neisseria meningitidis in Cerebrospinal Fluid Specimens

Background: Neisseria meninigitidis is one of the most frequently encountered microorganisms associated with central nervous system infections. The aim of this study was to evaluate a PCR-based assay for specific and rapid detection of N. meninigitidis in CSF specimens.  Methods: Since...

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Main Authors: M Qurbanalizadegan, R Ranjbar, RA Ataee, M Hajia, Z Goodarzi, S Farshad, N Jonaidi Jafari, Y Panahi, H Kohanzad, M Rahbar, H Ghadimi, M Izadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2010-12-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/17262.pdf&manuscript_id=17262