Utility of a novel lipoarabinomannan assay for the diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis in a resource-poor high-HIV prevalence setting

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Africa, tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is an important opportunistic infection in HIV-positive patients. Current diagnostic tools for TBM perform sub-optimally. In particular, the rapid diagnosis of TBM is challenging because smear...

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Main Authors: Ndung'u Thumbi, Connolly Cathy, Meldau Richard, Singh Ravesh, Paruk Hoosain F, Bhigjee Ahmed I, Patel Vinod B, Dheda Keertan
Format: Artigo
Jezik:Inglês
Izdano: BMC 2009-11-01
Serija:Cerebrospinal Fluid Research
Online dostop:http://www.cerebrospinalfluidresearch.com/content/6/1/13
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