Impact of Xpert MTB/RIF on Outcomes of Adults Hospitalized With Spinal Tuberculosis: Findings From a Comparative Cohort in Beijing, China

• Main Authors: Jun Fan (Author), Jun An (Author), Wei Shu (Author), Kai Tang (Author), Yuanyuan Shang (Author), Yi Xue (Author), Shibing Qin (Author), Yu Pang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundSpinal tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, causing increased morbidity and lifelong disabilities. Here, we conducted a retrospective study to determine the impact on patient outcomes of the Xpert MTB/RIF test vs. phenotypical drug susceptibilit...