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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Autores principales:	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
Formato:	Artigo
Lenguaje:	Inglês
Publicado:	PAGEPress Publications 2015-06-01
Colección:	Healthcare in Low-resource Settings
Materias:	Tuberculosis detection GeneXpert MTB/RIF® Mwanza Tanzania
Acceso en línea:	http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/hls/article/view/5011
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