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

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

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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 April 2...

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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:	Meningococcal meningitis PCR Neisseria meningitidis Rapid Detection
Online Access:	https://ijph.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijph/article/view/3080

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