| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2971882 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Amplification of kDNA in EMB specimens is not specific for the diagnosis of CDR, occurring also in patients with no evidence of CDR (control group). However, amplification of nDNA occurred in a few EMB specimens obtained before CDR, but in none of the control group specimens. Qualitative PCR for T cruzi DNA in EMB specimens should not be used as a criterion for cure of CDR because it can persist positive despite favorable clinical evolution of the patients.
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Authors
Luiz A. MD, Alessandra PhD, Guilherme MD, Alfredo I. MD,