PMID: 8977081Jan 1, 1996Paper

Genitourinary tuberculosis: rapid diagnosis using the polymerase chain reaction

European Urology
A MissirliuD Chopin

Abstract

We present the case of a patient with suspected genitourinary tuberculosis in whom confirmation by direct smear examination was negative. Detection of mycobacterial DNA by use of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) established the diagnosis, which was confirmed by culture 4 weeks later. Given its very high sensitivity and positivity, PCR may become the method of choice for rapid diagnosis of genitourinary tuberculosis and institution of therapy.

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Aug 20, 2005·Asian Journal of Andrology·Huan-Yun LiuGuang-Huan Sun

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