Use of Xpert MTB/RIF for diagnosis of pediatric tuberculosis in Indonesia
Background The Xpert MTB/RIF assay demonstrated a better diagnostic value than sputum smear for TB in adults and children. Objective To evaluate the use of Xpert MTB/RIF for TB diagnosis in children. Methods We conducted a prospective study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, involving 19 primary health...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2020-07-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2288 |