Antibody detection tests for early diagnosis in tuberculous meningitis

Background: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most severe form of tuberculosis. Microbiological confirmation is rare and treatment is often delayed. Early diagnosis and immediate initiation of treatment are essential for effective TBM control. A systematic review was performed in this study to ass...

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Main Authors: T.Y. Huang, X.X. Zhang, Q.L. Wu, W.G. Peng, G.L. Zheng, Y.M. Cai, M.C. Pang, Y.E. Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-07-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971216310505