Comparative Performance of Line Probe Assay and GeneXpert in the Detection of Rifampicin Monoresistance in a TB-Endemic African Country

• Main Authors: Betty R. Mchaki (Author), Fauster X. Mgaya (Author), Peter P. Kunambi (Author), Bernard Hang'ombe (Author), Mecky I. Matee (Author), Musso Munyeme (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Rapid, accurate and reliable assays are required for timely detection of drug-resistant tuberculosis and early initiation of second-line TB treatment as well as to minimize transmission of resistant strains. This study assessed diagnostic performance characteristics of two rapid molecular assays, li...