Using simultaneous amplification and testing method for evaluating the treatment outcome of pulmonary tuberculosis

Using simultaneous amplification and testing method for evaluating the treatment outcome of pulmonary tuberculosis

Abstract Background To evaluate the utility of Simultaneous Amplification and Testing (SAT-TB) Method for monitoring anti-TB treatment response. Methods Serial morning sputum specimens were obtained from 377 active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) cases at baseline, weeks 2, months 2, 5 and 6 (newly dia...

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Main Authors: Liping Yan, Heping Xiao, Qing Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
SAT-TB assay
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Culture test
Smear test
Tuberculosis treatment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3424-y

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