Multiplex polymerase chain reaction for detection of bacteremia during dental extraction

ConclusionsMultiplex PCR can be used to determine bacterial diversity with high accuracy during occurrence of bacteremia. Therefore, in cases where positive blood cultures only indicate the presence of one species, we recommend the use of this method to detect more diverse bacteria types.

Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - June 6, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Azita Azad, Farzan Modaresi, Maryam Zahed, Mahshid Zarei, Alireza Ranjbaran, Zahra Kargar Jahrom Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research