Culture-Negative Endocarditis Diagnosed Using 16S DNA Polymerase Chain Reaction
16S DNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a molecular amplification technique that can be used to identify bacterial pathogens in culture-negative endocarditis. Bacterial DNA can be isolated from surgically excised valve tissue or from blood collected in EDTA vials. Use of this technique is particu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/312607 |