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...
Main Authors: | Zully M. Puyén, Joshi Acosta, George Obregon, Edson Pacheco, Hada Ramirez, Alberto Mendoza, Diana Marín, Anthony D. Harries |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pan American Health Organization
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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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