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Real-Time PCR Detects Pneumocystis Jirovecii DNA in HIV-Infected Patients
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Title Real-Time PCR Detects Pneumocystis Jirovecii DNA in HIV-Infected Patients
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570127?src=rss
Description Rapid molecular identification of Pneumocystis jirovecii infection of the lower respiratory tract, using a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay, is useful for the rapid diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in HIV-positive patients. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > HIV/AIDS
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Date Feb 14, 2008
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