Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from sputum collected on filter paper and stored at room temperature for 5 days by PCR assay and culture

The efficacy of PCR assay and culture for direct detection of M. tuberculosis (MTB) from sputum specimens collected on filter paper and stored at room temperature for 5 days was evaluated in comparison with conventional culture of fresh sputum specimen. A total of 231 sputum specimens were examined....

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Main Author: Unchalee Tansuphasiri
Other Authors: Mahidol University
Format: Article
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/26731
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Institution: Mahidol University