GeneXpert MTB/RIF and Mycobacterium tuberculosis Sputum Culture in Establishing the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Rifampicin Resistance in Suspected Childhood Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Soetomo Hospital
The diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis remains a challenge worldwide. The GeneXpert MTB/RIF test, a rapid Mycobacteria tuberculosis diagnostic tool, was recommended for use in children. No pediatric studies of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assessing pulmonary tuberculosis within a hospital setting has been don...
Main Authors: | Berlian Beatrix Rarome, Nurul Aisah, Retno Asih Setyoningrum, Ni Made Mertaniasih |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universitas Airlangga
2020-12-01
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Series: | Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease |
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Online Access: | https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/IJTID/article/view/15503 |
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