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Comparison of Xpert MTB/RIF Assay and the Conventional Sputum Microscopy in Detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Northern Thailand
Background. Despite low sensitivity in detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, sputum acid-fast smear remains the main diagnostic method. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic performance of Xpert MTB/RIF assay versus conventional sputum acid-fast smear. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectiona...
Autores principales: | Pinyopornpanish, Kanokwan, Chaiwarith, Romanee, Pantip, Chansom, Keawvichit, Rassamee, Wongworapat, Kanlaya, Khamnoi, Phadungkiat, Supparatpinyo, Khuanchai, Sirisanthana, Thira |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4430669/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26064681 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/571782 |
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