The use of multiplex PCR for the detection of atypical pathogens in Egyptian children with CAP: a high rate of Bordetella pertussis in early infancy
Abstract Background Atypical pathogen infections played an important role in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children. Pathogen-specific clinical symptoms are often lacking, and it is difficult to detect atypical pathogens by culture methods. The use of multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42506-018-0003-4 |