Multiplex PCR is Rapid, simple and cheap method for direct diagnosis of M. tuberculosis from sputum samples.

CONCLUSION: Multiplex PCR method using two different sets of primers in combination of other diagnostic tools such as X-Rays and smear Microscopy are cheap, rapid and reliable methods for diagnosis of M. tuberculosis from clinical samples and able to identify most of smear positive cases with valuable accuracy.
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Source: Infectious Disorders Drug Targets - March 10, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alnour T, Abuduhier F, Khatatneh M, Albalawi F, Alfifi K, Silvala B Tags: Infect Disord Drug Targets Source Type: research