| Literature DB >> 20107096 |
Jan W M van der Linden1, Eveline Snelders, Jan P Arends, Simon M Daenen, Willem J G Melchers, Paul E Verweij.
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We report the use of PCR techniques on a formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissue specimen for direct detection of one dominant azole resistance mechanism in a case of disseminated invasive aspergillosis. Rapid detection of mutations associated with azole resistance directly in tissue significantly reduces diagnostic delay.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20107096 PMCID: PMC2849623 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.02221-09
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948