Role of IS6110-targeted PCR, culture, biochemical, clinical, and immunological criteria for diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis.

An open prospective clinical, microbiological, and molecular analysis of a national molecular diagnostic service for tuberculous meningitis (TBM) using an in-house IS6110-targeted PCR for molecular "Fastrack" diagnosis was carried out. Between April 1997 and June 1998. Consecutive cerebros...

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Main Authors: Caws, M, Wilson, S, Clough, C, Drobniewski, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2000