Detection of Rifampicin Resistance among Patients with Tuberculosis using GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay: A Retrospective Study

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the major cause of death worldwide, and the leading causes of mortality in developing countries like India. Smear microscopy has certain limits as it requires 10,000 bacilli/mL for positivity, culture methods takes longer turnaround time of around 6...

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Main Authors: Gayathridevi Durairaj, Sridhar Rathinam, Vinodkumar Vishwanathan, Kumar Satagopan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14032/44717_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AG_KM)_PFA(KM)_PBNC(AG)_PN(SL).pdf