Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Microscopic Technique of Sputum AFB and ICT (Cocktail Antigen) TB

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The diagnosis of pulmonary TB in general still relies on microscopic examination with a sputum smear for Acid Fast Basil (AFB). Microscopic examination to detect M. tuberculosis has high specificity, but the sensitivity is 3...

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Main Authors: Retno Martini Widhyasih, Annisa Husnun Hanifah, Chairlan Chairlan, Dewi Inderiati
Format: Article
Language:Indonesian
Published: Poltekkes Kemenkes Banjarmasin 2019-12-01
Series:Medical Laboratory Technology Journal
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Online Access:https://ejurnal-analiskesehatan.web.id/index.php/JAK/article/view/246