Evaluation of rapid diagnostic tests and assessment of risk factors in drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis
Background: Early diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) is crucial to halt the spread of drug resistance in the community. Aim: The aim of the study was to compare rapid diagnostic tests (GeneXpert and line probe assay, LPA) with conventional liquid culture for the diagnosis of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2020;volume=9;issue=2;spage=1028;epage=1034;aulast=Kumar |