| Literature DB >> 15131224 |
M Cruciani1, C Scarparo, M Malena, O Bosco, G Serpelloni, C Mengoli.
Abstract
In a meta-analysis of 10 studies, the BACTEC 960/MGIT and BACTEC 460 systems showed a sensitivity and specificity in detecting mycobacteria (1,381 strains from 14,745 clinical specimens) of 81.5 and 99.6% and 85.8 and 99.9%, respectively. Combined with solid media, the sensitivity of the two systems increased to 87.7 and 89.7%, respectively.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15131224 PMCID: PMC404614 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.42.5.2321-2325.2004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948