Catching the missing million: experiences in enhancing TB & DR-TB detection by providing upfront Xpert MTB/RIF testing for people living with HIV in India.

BACKGROUND:A critical challenge in providing TB care to People Living with HIV (PLHIV) is establishing an accurate bacteriological diagnosis. Xpert MTB/RIF, a highly sensitive and specific rapid tool, offers a promising solution in addressing these challenges. This study presents results from PLHIV...

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Main Authors: Neeraj Raizada, Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva, Achuthan Sreenivas, Shubhangi Kulsange, Radhey Shyam Gupta, Rahul Thakur, Puneet Dewan, Catharina Boehme, Chinnambedu Nainarappan Paramsivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4319843?pdf=render