Comparison of 16S rDNA-PCR amplification and culture of cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis of bacterial meningitis

Comparison of 16S rDNA-PCR amplification and culture of cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis of bacterial meningitis

(Received 29 Nov, 2008 ; Accepted 8 Apr, 2009)AbstractBackground and purpose: Early and accurate diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is critical concern. Optimum and rapid laboratory facilities are not routinely available for detecting the etiologic agents of meningitis. The objective of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Reza Sarokhani, Parviz Ayazi, Safar Alizadeh, Farshad Foroughi3, Ahmad Sahmani3, Mohtaram Adineh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Bacterial meningitis
16S rDNA PCR
performance characteristics
Qazvin
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