Detection and Quantification of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in the Sputum of Culture-Negative HIV-infected Pulmonary Tuberculosis Suspects: A Proof-of-Concept Study
- Madico, G
- Mpeirwe, M
- White, L
- Vinhas, S
- Orr, B
- Orikiriza, P
- Miller, N S
- Gaeddert, M
- Mwanga-Amumpaire, J
- Palaci, M
- Kreiswirth, B
- Straight, J
- Dietze, R
- Boum, Y
- Jones-López, E C
Publication date
July 2016
DOI Publisher
Public Library of Science ISSN
1932-6203 Journal
issn:1932-6203Abstract
Rapid diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is critical for timely initiation of treatment and interruption of transmission. Yet, despite recent advances, many patients remain undiagnosed. Culture, usually considered the most sensitive diagnostic method, is sub-optimal for paucibacillary disease
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