Evaluation of Xpert MTB/RIF Assay for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Children
Evaluation of Xpert MTB/RIF Assay for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Children
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DOI：
10.1093/tropej/fmy005
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发表时间：
2019-02-01
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2
通讯作者：
Tripathi, Rajneesh
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作者：
Das, Arghya;Anupurba, Shampa;Tripathi, Rajneesh
儿童结核病（TB）现在是一个全球优先事项。随着Xpert MTB/RIF的出现，报告了更多的儿童结核病例。本研究旨在评价Xpert在儿童肺结核和肺外结核诊断中的性能。
Introduction Childhood tuberculosis (TB) is now a global priority. With the advent of Xpert MTB/RIF, more TB cases in children are being reported. This study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of Xpert in diagnosis of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary TB in children.Methods Specimens from 171 suspected TB cases in children aged