Xpert MTB/RIF assay for rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance

D. Bhattacharyya, A. Agarwal, M.S. Barthwal, C.D.S. Katoch (Pune, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Microbiological advances in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: Microbiological advances in the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1414
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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