Yield of gene Xpert in diagnosing patients with pleural tuberculosis presenting to a tertiary care hospital

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Pleural tuberculosis is a common type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and remains a common problem for pulmonologists. Early detection of tuberculosis is a global priority for TB control. Gene Xpert is a real-time PCR, which can reveal Mycobacterium tuberculosis within 2...

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Main Authors: Awais Aslam, Istikhar Ali Sajjad, Abdul Wajid Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Taha Waqas, Zara Saleem, Hina Imtiaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Faisalabad 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of University Medical & Dental College
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Online Access:http://www.jumdc.com/index.php/jumdc/article/view/733