Evaluation of GeneXpert MTB/RIF for diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most severe form of tuberculosis. Microbiological confirmation is rare, and treatment is often delayed, increasing mortality and morbidity. The GeneXpert MTB/RIF test was evaluated in a large cohort of patients with suspected tuberculous meningitis. Three hundred...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2014
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