Is GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay reliable for the diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis?

Introduction: Tuberculosis is the most common cause of infectious diseases related mortality globally. Tuberculous pleural effusion is a common presentation of extra pulmonary tuberculosis and a diagnostic challenge most of the time. The rapid diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion is essential...

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Published in:	Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College
Main Authors:	Muhammad Mudassir Shafiq, Muhammad Nadeem, Gul Afshan Zaidi, Naveed Arshad, Muzammil Khan, Zainab Niazi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Rawalpindi Medical University 2022-06-01
Subjects:	Extra pulmonary tuberculosis GeneXpert Pleural biopsy Tuberculosis
Online Access:	https://www.journalrmc.com/index.php/JRMC/article/view/1770