Incremental detection of pulmonary tuberculosis among presumptive patients by GeneXpert MTB/RIF® over fluorescent microscopy in Mwanza, Tanzania: an operational study

• Main Authors: Jeremiah Seni (Author), Benson R. Kidenya (Author), Mercy Anga (Author), Anthony Kapesa (Author), John R. Meda (Author), Richard Mutakyawa (Author), Zahra H. Mkomwa (Author), Fidelis Marcel (Author), John M. Changalucha (Author), Stephen E. Mshana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Laboratory confirmation among presumptive tuberculosis (PTB) patients is pivotal in ensuring prompt management. Limited information exists in Tanzania regarding the performance of GeneXpert MTB/RIF® in comparison with conventional methods. An operational study was conducted involving 806 PTB patient...