Multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction is useful in diagnosing pathogens causing community-acquired pneumonia including atypical bacteria and viruses

Y. Yoshii, K. Shimizu, M. Morozumi, N. Chiba, K. Ubukata, H. Uruga, S. Hanada, K. Kishi, H. Wakui, S. Minagawa, J. Kojima, H. Hara, T. Numata, M. Kawaishi, J. Araya, Y. Kaneko, K. Nakayama, K. Kuwano (Tokyo, Japan)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Pathogenesis and mechanisms of respiratory infections
Session: Pathogenesis and mechanisms of respiratory infections
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4935
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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Y. Yoshii, K. Shimizu, M. Morozumi, N. Chiba, K. Ubukata, H. Uruga, S. Hanada, K. Kishi, H. Wakui, S. Minagawa, J. Kojima, H. Hara, T. Numata, M. Kawaishi, J. Araya, Y. Kaneko, K. Nakayama, K. Kuwano (Tokyo, Japan). Multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction is useful in diagnosing pathogens causing community-acquired pneumonia including atypical bacteria and viruses. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 4935

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