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Comparative study between PCR technique and other methods used for diagnosis of renal tuberculosis
Egyptian Medical Microbiology & Immunology Journal • 1999
Publication Information
Authors
Ahmed Omar , Mohamed Mowafy ,Mostafa Sultan ,Hassan Glal .
Keywords
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Journal
Egyptian Medical Microbiology & Immunology Journal
Publisher
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Volume
33
Issue
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Pages
102-109
publication.type
Local
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Abstract
64 patients ( 41 males& 23 females ) aged from 19- 56 years suspected to be have real tuberculosis were selected for the research. The aim of the work to compare PCR technique, Bactec method and ordinary methods I diagnosis of renal tuberculosis. Urine samples were collected from all patients and proccedfor Z.N stain , Culture on L.J media ,Bactecandtestedby PCR . conclusion : PCR method can be used as a rapid test for diagnosis of renal tuberculosis but its results must be confirmed in suspected clinical cases.