Differentiation of M. bovis BCG from other strains of M. tuberculosis complex by multiplex PCR assay

M. F. Sheikholslami, F. Mohammadi, P. Farnia, M. R. Masjedi, A. A. Velayati (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Session: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1048
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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