Exploring tuberculosis by molecular tests on DNA isolated from smear microscopy slides

DNA typing from vaginal smear slides in suspected rape cases.

In an investigation of suspected rape, proof of sexual assault with penetration is required. In view of this, detailed descriptions of the genitalia, the thighs and pubic region are made within the forensic medical service. In addition, vaginal swabs are taken from the rape victim and some of the biological material collected is then transferred to glass slides. In this report, we describe two ...

Smear microscopy to diagnose tuberculosis.

Optimizing sputum smear microscopy for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Karen R Steingart, Andrew Ramsay and Madhukar Pai Author for correspondence Deptartment of Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Occupational Health, McGill University, Respiratory Epidemiology & Clinical Research Unit, Montréal Chest Institute, 1020 Pine Avenue West, Montréal H3A 1A2, Canada Tel.: +1 514 398 5422 Fax: +1 514 398 4503 [email protected] Expert Rev. Anti Infect. Ther. 5(3), 327–331 ...

Sputum smear microscopy in tuberculosis: Is it still relevant?

TUBERCULOSIS Transmission of tuberculosis from smear negative patients: a molecular epidemiology study

Background: While smear positive patients with tuberculosis (TB) are considered more infectious than smear negative patients, the latter can also transmit TB. Methods: In a molecular epidemiology study of 791 patients in the Greater Vancouver regional district, the number of episodes of TB transmission from two groups of smear negative clustered patients by RFLP (assumed to be involved in recen...