Multiple microbiologic tests for tuberculosis improve diagnostic yield of bronchoscopy in medically complex patients [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is indicated for medical evaluation of complex cases of lung disease.  There is limited data on the performance of tuberculosis (TB) microbiologic tests on BAL in such patients, particularly in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and TB endemic areas.   Method...

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Published in:	AAS Open Research
Main Authors:	Dilshaad Fakey Khan, Moosa Suleman, Prinita Baijnath, Rubeshan Perumal, Vedanthi Moodley, Zoey Mhlane, Taryn Naidoo, Thumbi Ndung'u, Emily B. Wong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	F1000 Research Ltd 2019-07-01
Online Access:	https://aasopenresearch.org/articles/2-25/v1