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The book attempts to summarize the information available on investigations and procedures for early, cost effective and sensitive diagnosis of the disease and mycobacterial infections occur among infertile women with female genital tuberculosis (FGTB). Author of this book suggests that a site specific sampling, irrespective of sample type and amplification of the 19-kDa antigen gene in combination with TRC4 element as a successful multi-gene/ multi-primer PCR in the diagnosis of FGTB and differentiation of mycobacterial infection among endo-ovarian tissue biopsies and pelvic aspirated fluids taken from infertile women of South India. Author also suggested that the methods used in the diagnosis of FGTB needs to be critically evaluated using huge number of clinical samples that occur across the world and can be accredited for clinical utilization.

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Bhanothu, Venkanna
Dr. Venkanna Bhanothu completed MSc, M.Tech and National- Post Doctoral Fellow (N-PDF, DST SERB´, Govt of India) at University of Hyderabad and PhD from Osmania University, Hyderabad. Dr. Venkanna Bhanothu is currently working on stem Cells, human reproduction and deficiency of micronutrient at early embryonic development. Funded by Govt. of India

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