The use of multiplex real-time PCR improves the detection of the bacterial etiology of community acquired pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially to children and compromised hosts, such as the old and those with underlying chronic diseases. Knowledge of pathogens causing CAP constitutes the basis for selection of antimicrobial treatment. Previou...

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Main Authors: Mustafa Mahmoud, Mohammed Imad Al-Deen, Al-Marzooq, Farah Ibrahim, How, Soon Hin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Society of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine 2011
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/11116/1/531_-_544_Al-Marzooq_F_%285%29.pdf