Use and evaluation of a line probe assay in patients with tuberculosis in Peru: 2011–2013

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the use and performance of a line probe assay (LPA) compared with conventional culture and drug sensitivity testing (CDST) in patients registered with tuberculosis (TB) under routine program conditions in Peru in 2011–2013. Methods This was a descriptive, operationa...

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Main Authors: Zully M. Puyén, Joshi Acosta, George Obregon, Edson Pacheco, Hada Ramirez, Alberto Mendoza, Diana Marín, Anthony D. Harries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pan American Health Organization
Series:Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
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Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1020-49892016000100019&lng=en&tlng=en

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