Novel targeting of the lepB gene using PCR with confronting two-pair primers for simultaneous detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and Mycobacterium bovis

• Main Authors: Tharinjaroen C., Intorasoot S., Anukool U., Phunpae P., Butr-Indr B., Orrapin S., Sangboonruang S., Arunothong S., Chaiyasirinroj B., Kunyanone N., Kasinrerk W., Tragoolpua K.
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84957564222&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/42637
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2016 The Authors. Tuberculosis (TB), caused by members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC), is the leading cause of infectious disease-related mortality worldwide. The standard method for TB diagnosis usually requires long periods of mycobacteria cultivation, leading to delayed diagnos...