Pooling sputum testing to diagnose tuberculosis using xpert MTB/RIF and xpert ultra: a cost-effectiveness analysis

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) using molecular tests, such as Xpert MTB/RIF (MTB/RIF) or Xpert Ultra (Ultra). These tests are expensive and resource-consuming, and cost-effective approaches are needed for greater coverage. Method...

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發表在:	BMC Infectious Diseases
Main Authors:	Vibol Iem, John S. Bimba, Victor S. Santos, Jose Dominguez, Jacob Creswell, Silaphet Somphavong, Tom Wingfield, Jahangir A. M. Khan, Luis E. Cuevas
格式:	Article
語言:	英语
出版:	BMC 2023-05-01
主題:	Tuberculosis Xpert MTB/RIF Xpert Ultra Pooling Cost-effectiveness Cost-minimization analysis
在線閱讀:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08330-9