Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection from oral swabs with Xpert MTB/RIF ULTRA: a pilot study

Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection from oral swabs with Xpert MTB/RIF ULTRA: a pilot study

Abstract Objective Diagnostic testing for tuberculosis depends on microbiological detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) in sputum. For patients unable to expectorate sputum, such as children and individuals living with HIV, this poses barriers to rapid diagnosis and treatment initiation. The...

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Main Authors: Annelies W. Mesman, Roger Calderon, Martin Soto, Julia Coit, Juan Aliaga, Milagros Mendoza, Molly F. Franke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Molecular diagnostics
Sample type
Buccal swab
Xpert
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4385-y

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