Detection and Quantification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the Sputum of Culture-Negative HIV-infected Pulmonary Tuberculosis Suspects: A Proof-of-Concept Study

RATIONALE: Rapid diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is critical for timely initiation of treatment and interruption of transmission. Yet, despite recent advances, many patients remain undiagnosed. Culture, usually considered the most sensitive diagnostic method, is sub-optimal for paucibacilla...

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Autores principales: Madico, Guillermo, Mpeirwe, Moses, White, Laura, Vinhas, Solange, Orr, Beverley, Orikiriza, Patrick, Miller, Nancy S., Gaeddert, Mary, Mwanga-Amumpaire, Juliet, Palaci, Moises, Kreiswirth, Barry, Straight, Joe, Dietze, Reynaldo, Boum, Yap, Jones-López, Edward C.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2016
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4938528/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27391604
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0158371

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4938528/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27391604
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0158371

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