Comparison between the diagnostic validities of Xpert MTB/RIF and interferon-γ release assays for tuberculous pericarditis using pericardial tissue.

Comparison between the diagnostic validities of Xpert MTB/RIF and interferon-γ release assays for tuberculous pericarditis using pericardial tissue.

BACKGROUND:This study aimed to assess the diagnostic performance of Xpert MTB/RIF for tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) using pericardial tissues. METHODS:The study involved 30 patients admitted with suspected TBP from January-December 2016; three patients were later excluded. The interferon-γ release...

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Main Authors: Guocan Yu, Bo Ye, Da Chen, Fangming Zhong, Gang Chen, Jun Yang, Liliang Xu, Xudong Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0188704

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