Rapid Detection of rpoB Mutations in Rifampin Resistant M. tuberculosis from Sputum Samples by Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis

<p><b>Objective</b>: To establish a rapid detection method for identifying <i>rpoB</i> mutations associated with rifampin (RIF) resistance in sputum specimens.</p><p><b>Methods</b>: We detected <i>rpoB</i> mutations directly in 90 spu...

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Main Author: Jun Li, Jiaojiao Xin, Liyuan Zhang, Longyan Jiang, Hongcui Cao, Lanjuan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://www.medsci.org/v09p0148.htm