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J Clin Microbiol. 2010 Sep;48(9):3380-2. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00321-10. Epub 2010 Jul 7.
We assessed the utility of culture for Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Chlamydophila pneumoniae to diagnose respiratory tract infections. Compared to PCR and IgM serology, culture was less sensitive and had extremely low yield. Culture is not recommended for these pathogens, and this method should be eliminated from routine practice.
我们评估了培养法对于诊断呼吸道感染的肺炎支原体和肺炎衣原体的效用。与 PCR 和 IgM 血清学相比,培养法的灵敏度较低,且阳性率极低。不推荐针对这些病原体使用培养法,该方法应从常规检测中淘汰。