- Original Article
- Rapid Identification of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis and Staphylococcus Aureus in Pleural Fluid by PCR
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Chang Wan Kim, Byung Moon Ahn, Eun Ryoung Kim, Il Su Kim, Yung Seuk Pak, Sang Chul Sung
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1997;40(9):1232-1241. Published online September 15, 1997
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Purpose : Pleural effusions may develop during the course of bacterial pneumonia. The
aim of this study was to evaluate the significance of the polymerase chain reaction(PCR)
method for detection of M ycoplasma pneumoniae, M ycobaterium tuberculosis and
Staphylococcus aureus from pleural fluid.
Methods : Total 12 samples were obtained from pleural fluid; 2 samples from children
with Mycoplasma pneumonia, 5 samples from adults with... |
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