Comparison of histopathological analysis, culture and polymerase chain reaction assays to detect mucormycosis in biopsy and blood specimens
Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare direct microscopic examination with culture and PCR for the diagnosis of Mucorales infection in blood and tissue specimens. Material and Methods: Blood samples and tissue specimens were obtained from 28 patients (total 58 samples) with...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2013-12-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://ijm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijm/article/view/488 |