Use and evaluation of a line probe assay in patients with tuberculosis in Peru: 2011-2013

• Main Authors: Zully M. Puyén (Author), Joshi Acosta (Author), George Obregon (Author), Edson Pacheco (Author), Hada Ramirez (Author), Alberto Mendoza (Author), Diana Marín (Author), Anthony D. Harries (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Pan American Health Organization.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective To determine the use and performance of a line probe assay (LPA) compared with conventional culture and drug sensitivity testing (CDST) in patients registered with tuberculosis (TB) under routine program conditions in Peru in 2011-2013. Methods This was a descriptive, operational...