Evaluation of trace calls by Xpert MTB/RIF ultra for clinical management in low TB burden settings.

<h4>Background</h4>Clinical interpretation of trace results by Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay (Ultra) used as an initial diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) may be challenging. The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency and epidemiology of trace readouts in routine clinical practice...

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Main Authors: Alberto Amedeo, Giacomo Beci, Maddalena Giglia, Giulia Lombardi, Francesco Bisognin, Federico Chiarucci, Ilaria Corsini, Paola Dal Monte, Marina Tadolini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272997