Incremental detection of pulmonary tuberculosis among presumptive patients by GeneXpert MTB/RIF® over fluorescent microscopy in Mwanza, Tanzania: an operational study

Incremental detection of pulmonary tuberculosis among presumptive patients by GeneXpert MTB/RIF® over fluorescent microscopy in Mwanza, Tanzania: an operational study

Laboratory confirmation among presumptive tuberculosis (PTB) patients is pivotal in ensuring prompt management. Limited information exists in Tanzania regarding the performance of GeneXpert MTB/RIF® in comparison with conventional methods. An operational study was conducted involving 806 PTB patient...

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Main Authors: Jeremiah Seni, Benson R. Kidenya, Mercy Anga, Anthony Kapesa, John R. Meda, Richard Mutakyawa, Zahra H. Mkomwa, Fidelis Marcel, John M. Changalucha, Stephen E. Mshana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2015-06-01
Series:Healthcare in Low-resource Settings
Subjects:
Tuberculosis detection
GeneXpert MTB/RIF®
Mwanza
Tanzania
Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/hls/article/view/5011

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