Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in sputum Samples using PURE TB-LAMP assay

Objective/background: Lack of rapid and accurate diagnostic testing is a critical obstacle to global tuberculosis (TB) control. Sensitivity of sputum smear microscopy (SSM) is not optimal; however, it remains the most prevalent tool for TB confirmation in poor countries. As a part of passive case fi...

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Main Authors: K N’guessan, K Horo, I Coulibaly, J Adegbele, N Kouame-Adjei, H Seck-Angu, A Guei, J Kouakou, M Dosso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
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Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2016;volume=5;issue=5;spage=164;epage=165;aulast=N’guessan