Diagnostic Evaluation of Multiplex Real Time PCR, GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay and Conventional Methods in Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis

Introduction: Effective management of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) requires simultaneous identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tuberculosis) complex, NonTuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) and Rifampicin (RIF) sensitivity pattern for early and effective evidence based Antitubercular Treat...

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Main Authors: Sanjay Singh Negi, Priyanka Singh, Sachin Chandraka, Ujjwala Gaikwad, Padma Das, Anudita Bhargava, Ajoy Behra, Nitin M Nagarkar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12485/37569_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(SL).pdf