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Performance of Xpert MTB/RIF, Xpert Ultra, and Abbott RealTime MTB for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a High-HIV-Burden Setting

Authors :
Berhanu, Rebecca H.
David, Anura
da Silva, Pedro
Shearer, Kate
Sanne, Ian
Stevens, Wendy
Scott, Lesley
Source :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology; September 2018, Vol. 56 Issue: 12
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

More sensitive tests are needed for the diagnosis of smear-negative and HIV-associated tuberculosis. This study compares the sensitivities and specificities of three molecular tests, namely, the Xpert MTB/RIF test, the Xpert Ultra (Ultra), and RealTime MTB (RT-MTB), in a high HIV prevalence setting.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00951137 and 1098660X
Volume :
56
Issue :
12
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs47192616
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00560-18