Diagnostic test accuracy of Xpert MTB/RIF for tuberculous pericarditis: a systematic review and meta-analysis [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Introduction: Xpert MTB/RIF is a rapid diagnostic instrument for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). However, studies reported varied accuracy of Xpert MTB/RIF in detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis in pericardial effusion. Methods: We performed a systematic review of literature in PubMed, published up to...

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Main Authors: Andrianto Andrianto, Ni Made Mertaniasih, Parama Gandi, Makhyan Jibril Al-Farabi, Yusuf Azmi, Michael Jonatan, Stevanus Immanuel Silahooij
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2020-07-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/9-761/v1