Is Xpert MTB/RIF appropriate for diagnosing tuberculous pleurisy with pleural fluid samples? A systematic review

Is Xpert MTB/RIF appropriate for diagnosing tuberculous pleurisy with pleural fluid samples? A systematic review

Abstract Background Tuberculous pleurisy (TP) presents a diagnostic problem due to the limitations of traditional diagnostic methods. Different studies with the Xpert MTB/RIF assay have drawn variable conclusions about its values in TP diagnosis. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess whether the Xp...

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Main Authors: Zhen-yu Huo, Li Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Xpert MTB/RIF
Tuberculous pleurisy
Pleural fluid
Rifampicin resistance
Systematic review
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3196-4

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