The use of the 16S rRNA gene and the internal transcribed spacer, ITS2, region for rapid and specific identification of bacteria and fungi from clinical specimens
Bacteremia and fungemia contribute significantly to the mortality and morbidity of patients. The use of blood cultures is not rapid, sensitive or specific enough to identify or exclude all causes of a febrile episode, resulting in empiric administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics based on clinic...
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| Format: | Others |
| Language: | en en_US |
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2007
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/1356 |