Role of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for the diagnosis of cervical lymph node tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance

Role of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for the diagnosis of cervical lymph node tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance

Objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) of lymph node (TB lymphadenitis) is one of the most common forms of extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) whose diagnosis is critically challenging. Although new diagnostic methods have been developed, especially in patients without a history of TB, the cervical tuberculous lymphade...

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Main Authors: Sahjid Mukhida, Chanda R Vyawahare, Shahzad Beg Mirza, Nageswari R Gandham, Sameena Khan, Sriram Kannuri, Shalini Bhaumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Tzu-Chi Medical Journal
Subjects:
extrapulmonary tuberculosis
genexpert
lymph node
rifampicin resistance
Online Access:http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2022;volume=34;issue=4;spage=418;epage=422;aulast=Mukhida

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