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Acid Fast Bacillae Staining Method

Known as: AFB Staining, ACID FAST STAIN, Acid Fast Staining 
The use of acid-fast stain to examine a specimen for the presence of acid-fast microorganisms, specifically mycobacteria.
National Institutes of Health

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2018
2018
Investigation of tuberculosis prevalence by acid-fast stain, culture and real-time PCR method in forensic autopsies
Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the most important diseases and causes of death in the world. We aimed to investigate TB… 
Review
2017
Review
2017
Tuberculosis of the Larynx: A Review of Two Cases
Aim: To investigate the changes in the vibratory function of the vocal cords in two diagnosed cases of tuberculosis during and… 
2013
2013
QBC ParaLens TM LED fluorescent microscope attachment with QBC F.A.S.T. TM AFB staining system
This study was designed to evaluate the QBC ParaLensTM LED fluorescent microscope attachment and the QBC F.A.S.T.TM AFB staining… 
2012
2012
Case presentation of a 12 year old with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Aims To highlight a rare respiratory condition, its investigation and management. Methods A 12 year old girl referred by GP to… 
2006
2006
Anti-mycobacterial recall responses differentiate female patients with genital tuberculosis from patients with other gynecological problems
Background : Female Genital Tuberculosis (FGTB) is one form of extra pulmonary tuberculosis affecting the female reproductive… 
2004
2004
PCR Enhances Acid-Fast Bacillus Stain-Based Rapid Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Rapid detection of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex is important in patient management in terms of initiating appropriate… 
1997
1997
Atypical locations of pulmonary tuberculosis and the influence of the roentgenographic patterns and sample type in its diagnosis.
In 97 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), we analyzed the incidence of atypical roentgenographic locations, roentgenographic… 
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