A diagnostic PCR assay for the detection of an Australian epidemic strain of <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</it>

• Main Authors: Murphy Anna (Author), Thomas Susan J (Author), Turnbull Lynne (Author), Williams Heidi L (Author), Stinear Tim (Author), Armstrong David S (Author), Whitchurch Cynthia B (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic lung infection with the bacterium <it>Pseudomonas aeruginosa </it>is one of the hallmarks of cystic fibrosis (CF) and is associated with worsening lung function, increased hospitalisation and reduced life expectan...