Comparison of xpert MTB/RIF assay, line probe assay, and culture in diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis on bronchoscopic specimen
Background: In patients unable to expectorate good quality sputum or with minimal to none sputum production, bronchoscopic specimens may be collected. The objective of the study is to determine the use of Xpert MTB/RIF assay and line probe assay (LPA) in the diagnosis of pulmonary TB (PTB) using sp...
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| פורמט: | Article |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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| סדרה: | International Journal of Mycobacteriology |
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| גישה מקוונת: | http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2023;volume=12;issue=2;spage=151;epage=156;aulast=Kanade |