The role of chest radiography in the diagnosis of bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis in hospitalised Xpert MTB/RIF-negative patients
The role of chest radiography to diagnose active tuberculosis in symptomatic patients who have a negative Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert) test result is unclear. This study aimed to assess the performance of chest radiography and the value of chest radiography findings for a prediction tool to identify cases...
Main Authors: | Wakjira Kebede, Gemeda Abebe, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Elias Kedir, Thuy Ngan Tran, Annelies Van Rie |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2021-03-01
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Series: | ERJ Open Research |
Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/7/1/00708-2020.full |
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