The diagnostic performance of a single geneXpert MTB/RIF assay in an intensified tuberculosis case finding survey among HIV-infected prisoners in Malaysia
The new GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay (Xpert) offers accurate and rapid diagnosis of active TB, but its performance in improving case detection in high-transmission congregate settings has yet to be evaluated. We assessed the diagnostic accuracy of a single Xpert assay in an intensified case finding surve...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2013
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/9588/1/00000544_99566.pdf |