Journal article
Influence of 16S Ribosomal RNA Gene Polymerase Chain Reaction and Sequencing on Antibiotic Management of Bone and Joint Infections
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Amplification of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by analysis of generated sequences can be an important adjunct to conventional cultures.
OBJECTIVE: To determine how the results of this approach influence physicians' decisions regarding the management of bone and joint infections.
Authors
Alraddadi B; Al-Azri S; Forward K
Journal
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 85–88
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
January 2013
DOI
10.1155/2013/747145
ISSN
1712-9532