A diagnostic PCR assay for the detection of an Australian epidemic strain of <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic lung infection with the bacterium <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa </it>is one of the hallmarks of cystic fibrosis (CF) and is associated with worsening lung function, increased hospitalisation and reduced life expectan...

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Main Authors: Murphy Anna, Thomas Susan J, Turnbull Lynne, Williams Heidi L, Stinear Tim, Armstrong David S, Whitchurch Cynthia B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
Online Access:http://www.ann-clinmicrob.com/content/9/1/18