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Rapid qPCR detection of a wide range of Coccidioides clinical specimens: has culture had its day?

An evaluation of a qPCR test for Coccidioides showed good sensitivity (74%) and specificity (100%), and produced results within 4 hours – outperforming fungal culture.

Published February 20, 2019
Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged cocci, endemic, ITS, molecular, qPCR, USA

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