Development and evaluation of a blood culture PCR assay for rapid detection of Salmonella Paratyphi A in clinical samples
BACKGROUND: Enteric fever remains an important cause of morbidity in many low-income countries and Salmonella Paratyphi A has emerged as the aetiological agent in an increasing proportion of cases. Lack of adequate diagnostics hinders early diagnosis and prompt treatment of both typhoid and paratyph...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2016
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