Evaluation of direct 16S rRNA PCR from clinical samples for bacterial detection in normally sterile body sites
Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that 16S rRNA PCR is effective for the diagnosis of sterile body site infections, especially for cases of meningitis and infective endocarditis where routine cultures fail.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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