Rapid Diagnosis of RespiratoryChlamydia pneumoniaeInfection by Nested Touchdown Polymerase Chain Reaction Compared with Culture and Antigen Detection by EIA

Authors:
  • KPKenneth Persson
    Kenneth Persson
  • MLMikael Lundborg
    Mikael Lundborg
  • PJPer Juto
    Per Juto
  • GWGöran Wadell
    Göran Wadell
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Abstract
Chlamydia pneumoniae is a common cause of respiratory tract infection and community-acquired pneumonia. During an extensive outbreak of C. pneumoniae