Utility of polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic tool in cutaneous tuberculosis

Authors :: Padmavathy, L.
Lakshmana Rao, L.
Veliath A., J.
Source :: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology. May-June, 2003, Vol. 69 Issue 3, pNA, p4 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Abstract Background: Differentiation of cutaneous tuberculosis from other infective granulomas of the skin is difficult due to paucity of the organisms in tissue biopsies. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a [...]

Subjects :: Physical diagnosis -- Analysis
Periodic health examinations -- Analysis
Polymerase chain reaction -- Analysis
Polymerase chain reaction -- Methods
DNA -- Genetic aspects
Patients -- Health aspects
Patients -- Care and treatment
Patients -- Genetic aspects
Dermatology -- Research

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