Abstract
The lysis centrifugation technique is preferred for culturing Brucella spp. at all stages of brucellosis because it yields 25% more positive results and on average provides results 10 days earlier than the Ruiz-Castaneda method. This lysis method is inexpensive and easier to use and may be used in laboratories with limited expertise or equipment if all safety precautions are taken.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 625-627 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2009 |