Pooling sputum samples for the Xpert MTB/RIF assay: a practical screening strategy for highly infectious tuberculosis cases

Abstract The Xpert MTB/RIF test (Xpert) can help in the accurate screening of tuberculosis, however, its widespread use is limited by its high cost and lack of accessibility. Pooling of sputum samples for testing is a strategy to cut expenses and enhance population coverage but may result in a decre...

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Published in:	BMC Infectious Diseases
Main Authors:	Jianfeng Zeng, Huan Huang, Xuhui Liu, Zhen Huang, Weijian Liu, Houming Liu, Shuihua Lu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-01-01
Subjects:	Tuberculosis Xpert Pooling assay Active screening Infectivity
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09020-w