Evaluation of Respiratory Specimens for Bacterial and Viral Pathogens by Real-Time PCR
Completed
Conditions studied: Cough, Fever
In brief
Community acquired pneumonia(CAP) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of CAP from the microbiology perspective has been challenging. Recent reports suggest the utility of real-time PCR for rapid and accurate diagnoses of these pathogens. Real-Time PCR tests, using the LightCycler instrument, will be performed on excess or additional specimens after extraction of nucleic acid.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00275691
- Run by
- Mayo Clinic
- People needed
- 867
- Starts
- 2005-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2008-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2010-01-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
Where it is running
- Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States
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