Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum samples using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

M. L. S. Yanga-Villaroman, L. J. Codamos, F. F. Natividad, R. A. Barzaga, C. Z. Tady (Quezon City, The Philippines)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Sourcing material for TB diagnosis
Session: Sourcing material for TB diagnosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3308
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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