Comparison of sensitivity and specificity of PCR and sputum smear compared to culture in diagnosis of tuberculosis
Background: Molecular detection has recently been proposed by nucleic acid amplification, known as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic method of smear and polymerase chain reaction with culture in terms of sensitivity, specificity, positive and negati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Tehran University Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://tumj.tums.ac.ir/article-1-9991-en.html |