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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Main Authors: Zhou, L, Jones, C, Gibani, M, Dobinson, H, Thomaides-Brears, H, Shrestha, S, Blohmke, C, Darton, T, Pollard, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2016