The Use of Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra Testing for Early Diagnosis of Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Study from a Single-Center Database

The Use of Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra Testing for Early Diagnosis of Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Study from a Single-Center Database

Tuberculosis (TB) is a multisystemic contagious disease produced by <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> complex bacteria (MTBC), with a prevalence of 65:100,000 inhabitants in Romania (six times higher than the European average). The diagnosis usually relies on the detection of MTBC in cul...

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Main Authors: Cristian Sava, Mihaela Sava, Ana-Maria Drăgan, Alin Iuhas, Larisa Niulaș, Cristian Phillip Marinău, Andreea Bianca Balmoș
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
tuberculosis
molecular testing
Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra
Ziehl–Neelsen staining
Lowenstein–Jensen medium culture
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/6/1231

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