Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra versus Xpert MTB/RIF for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis: a prospective, randomised, diagnostic accuracy study

<strong>Background: </strong>Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra (Xpert Ultra) might have higher sensitivity than its predecessor, Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert), but its role in tuberculous meningitis diagnosis is uncertain. We aimed to compare Xpert Ultra with Xpert for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis...

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Main Authors: Donovan, J, Thu, DDA, Phu, NH, Dung, VTM, Quang, TP, Nghia, HDT, Trinh, DHK, Geskus, RB, Tan, LV, Thuong, NTT, Thwaites, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020