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

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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

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