Diagnostic yield of bronchoalveolar lavage GeneXpert in smear-negative and sputum-scarce pulmonary tuberculosis
Background Tuberculosis remains a common public health hazard in the underdeveloped world. Initial approach to diagnosis is sputum smear staining for acid-fast bacilli, however only 40% of patients are smear positive. Aim and objectives To assess the diagnostic yield of GeneXpert in bronchoalveolar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ejcdt.eg.net/article.asp?issn=0422-7638;year=2021;volume=70;issue=4;spage=469;epage=473;aulast=Koraa |