Molecular techniques for diagnosing prosthetic joint infections
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Diagnostics in prosthetic joint infections.
Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) poses a significant burden on patients, clinicians and the healthcare economy. Although various tests have been established for the diagnosis of PJI, the diagnosis remains challenging. In this review, established and potential future diagnostic tests are presented, some of which could provide stepping stones towards improved diagnosis, identification of aetiolog...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0305-7453,1460-2091
DOI: 10.1093/jac/dku249