Evaluation of the Xpert ® MTB/Rif test, microscopic observation drug susceptibility test and nitrate reductase assay, for rapid and accurate diagnosis of smear-negative tuberculosis in HIV patients

Evaluation of the Xpert ® MTB/Rif test, microscopic observation drug susceptibility test and nitrate reductase assay, for rapid and accurate diagnosis of smear-negative tuberculosis in HIV patients

Diagnosis of smear-negative tuberculosis (TB), which is frequently seen in HIV-infected patients, is a challenge without conventional culture methods. Since 2007, the WHO (World Health Organization) has endorsed new or improved tests for increased and rapid diagnosis of TB. This study was undertaken...

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Main Authors: Simon Walusimbi, Freddie Bwanga, Ayesha De Costa, Melles Haile, Sven Hoffner, Moses Joloba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
Subjects:
Smear negative TB
HIV and TB
MODS
NRA
Xpert
MGIT
Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2013;volume=2;issue=3;spage=148;epage=155;aulast=Walusimbi

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