African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of gene xpert assay and microscopic examination for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum at Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Confidence Kinikanwo Wachukwu
  • Confidence Kinikanwo Wachukwu
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Stella Paulinus Okwelle
  • Stella Paulinus Okwelle
  • Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Easter Godwin Nwokah
  • Easter Godwin Nwokah
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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Ollor Amba Ollor
  • Ollor Amba Ollor
  • Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 August 2017
  •  Accepted: 14 December 2017
  •  Published: 14 April 2018

Authors

Confidence Kinikanwo Wachukwu
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Stella Paulinus Okwelle
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Easter Godwin Nwokah
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Ollor Amba Ollor
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Corresponding Author Email: [email protected]



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