Alternative molecular methods for improved detection of meningococcal carriage and measurement of bacterial density
Background: Conventional methods for detecting pharyngeal carriage of Neisseria meningitidis (Nm) are complex. There is a need for simpler methods with improved performance. We have investigated two alternative approaches. <br/>Methods: Three pharyngeal swabs were collected from 999 pupils a...
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American Society for Microbiology
2016
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