Evaluation of modified bleach technique for the detection of acid fast bacilli in lymph node aspirate at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Evaluation of modified bleach technique for the detection of acid fast bacilli in lymph node aspirate at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Background: Tuberculous Lymphadenitis (TBLN) is the commonest form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Definitive diagnosis of TBLN is difficult due to the low efficacy of the routine diagnostic techniques as compared to culture. Objective: To determine whether prior bleach concentration can improve the...

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Main Authors: Firehiwot Mulugeta, Moges Tiruneh, Bewketu Abebe, Gashaw Yitayew, Zimam Ayehubizu, Muluwork Getahun, Aschalew Gelaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
Subjects:
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Lymph node aspirate
Modified bleach technique
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240557942200033X

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