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. 1991 Aug;29(8):1744–1747. doi: 10.1128/jcm.29.8.1744-1747.1991

Detection of untreated mycobacteria by using polymerase chain reaction and specific DNA probes.

J W Fries 1, R J Patel 1, W F Piessens 1, D F Wirth 1
PMCID: PMC270197  PMID: 1761699

Abstract

A method for specific identification of mycobacteria by using the polymerase chain reaction on organisms taken from liquid cultures, frozen suspensions, or colonies grown on Lowenstein-Jensen slants is presented. This direct detection of mycobacterial organisms has important implications for strain typing and diagnosis.

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