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Influence of 16S Ribosomal RNA Gene Polymerase Chain Reaction and Sequencing on Antibiotic Management of Bone and Joint Infections

Basem Alraddadi, Saleh Al-Azri, KR Forward

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology · 2013 · 10 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

16S ribosomal RNA gene PCR and sequencing is a valuable tool in the guidance of antimicrobial therapy for bone and joint infections.

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