| publication name | Comparative study between PCR technique and other methods used for diagnosis of renal tuberculosis |
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| Authors | Ahmed Omar , Mohamed Mowafy ,Mostafa Sultan ,Hassan Glal . |
| year | 1999 |
| keywords | |
| journal | Egyptian Medical Microbiology & Immunology Journal |
| volume | 33 |
| issue | Not Available |
| pages | 102-109 |
| publisher | Not Available |
| Local/International | Local |
| Paper Link | Not Available |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
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.