Diagnostic utility of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay versus conventional methods for diagnosis of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (T.B) is one of the major infectious diseases in the developing countries. The diagnosis of extrapulmonary T.B (EPTB) remains problematic and emergence of resistant strains poses a significant threat. Improved diagnosis of tuberculosis is a global priority for proper control...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
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BioMed Central
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8117635/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33980173 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02210-5 |