Difficulties with the implemented xpert MTB/RIF for determining diagnosis of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis in adults and children

Difficulties with the implemented xpert MTB/RIF for determining diagnosis of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis in adults and children

Background and aims: Handling of PTB and EPTB patients with adequate standard detection of MTBC and anti-TB drug sensitivity using accurate and rapid methods could provide good TB management and clinical treatment outcomes. The Xpert MTB/RIF assay is an automated, cartridge-based NAAT that can simul...

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Main Authors: Ni Made Mertaniasih, Soedarsono, Tutik Kusmiati, Eko Budi Koendhori, Deby Kusumaningrum, Koesprijani, Titiek Sulistyowati, Zakiyathun Nuha, Hatif Chanifah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
Subjects:
Xpert MTB/RIF
PTB
EPTB
Adults
children
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405579420300188

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