Multiplex real-time PCR assay for detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis

Background and Objective: Rapid diagnosis of pertussis is important for the timely isolation of the infection source and early prevention measures among the contact persons, especially among non-vaccinated infants for whom pertussis is life- threatening. Materials and Methods: Targets IS481, IS1001...

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Main Authors: Valentina Kolodkina, Vladimir Martinov, Andrey Babenko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2014-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Microbiology
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Online Access:https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/429