Role of PCR in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary and Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Introduction: Accurate and early diagnosis is needed for effective management of tuberculosis which remains to be one of the serious public health issues. Aim: To compare the IS6110 gene based Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with conventional culture on Lowenstein Jensen media for the diagnosis...

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Main Authors: Kiran Chawla, Ruqaiyah Johar, Shashidhar Vishwanath, Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2015-10-01
Series:National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2071/10-%2014631_F(AK)_PF1(VSUAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PVSU).pdf