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Diagnostic value of Xpert MTB/RIF assay on pleural tissue obtained via closed pleural biopsy among persons with presumptive tuberculous pleuritis

BACKGROUND: Tuberculous pleuritis (TBP) is a common extrapulmonary tuberculosis that contributes to the tuberculosis burden. Xpert MTB/RIF assay is a promising method for rapid diagnosis of TBP. The diagnostic value of Xpert MTB/RIF assay in pleural tissue obtained via closed pleural biopsy among sp...

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Autores principales: Yoo, S D, Abebe, G, Yoo, J E, Regassa, D, Bezabih, M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: South African Medical Association 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8203088/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34240047
http://dx.doi.org/10.7196/AJTCCM.2021.v27i1.120