The Use of Xpert MTB/Rif for Active Case Finding among TB Contacts in North West Province, South Africa

Introduction. Tuberculosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially in high HIV burden settings. Active case finding is one strategy to potentially reduce TB disease burden. Xpert MTB/Rif has recently been recommended for diagnosis of TB. Methods. Pragmatic randomized trial to compare...

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Main Authors: Limakatso Lebina, Nigel Fuller, Tolu Osoba, Lesley Scott, Katlego Motlhaoleng, Modiehi Rakgokong, Pattamukkil Abraham, Ebrahim Variava, Neil Alexander Martinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Tuberculosis Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4282313