Accuracy of universal polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for detection of bacterial meningitis among suspected patients.
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 8
Abstract
Central nervous system (CNS) infections are life-threatening diseases caused by viral, bacterial, parasitic and fungal microorganisms. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of universal polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the detection of bacterial meningitis among patients who were referred to Koodakan Hospital in Bandar Abbas because they were suspected of having the disease.
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Ali Reza Moayedi, Abdolazim Nejatizadeh, Maryam Mohammadian, Mohammad Bagher Rahmati, Vahideh Namardizadeh
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