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Evaluation of the GenoType MTBC assay for differentiating 120 clinical Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates

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We thank Dr. V. Vincent for providing the control strains. The experiments conducted comply with the current laws of Greece.

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  1. Department of Clinical Bacteriology, Parasitology, Zoonoses and Geographical Medicine, Mycobacteriology Laboratory, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete, 71201, Greece

    I. K. Neonakis, Z. Gitti, E. Petinaki, S. Maraki & D. A. Spandidos

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Neonakis, I.K., Gitti, Z., Petinaki, E. et al. Evaluation of the GenoType MTBC assay for differentiating 120 clinical Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 26, 151–152 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-007-0255-y

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