ArticleCureus2024
The Imperative Role of Xpert® Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex/Resistance to Rifampin (MTB/RIF) in Rapid Diagnosis of Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis.
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- Decoding leprosy: immune response, clinical manifestations and emerging diagnostic approaches.Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene · 2025Review
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Abstract
Background The Xpert® mycobacterium tuberculosis complex/resistance to rifampin (MTB/RIF) test is widely recognized for its ability to provide rapid and accurate results for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in both pulmonary and extrapulmonary samples. Its utility is especially critical in smear-negative and paucibacillary cases where traditional diagnostic methods often fail. This study aimed to evaluate the role of Xpert® MTB/RIF in diagnosing TB in various pulmonary and extrapulmonary samples and TB in smear-negative pulmonary samples. Methods This retrospective study analyzed records from 2017 to 2021, focusing on presumptive TB patients who underwent Xpert® MTB/RIF testing at a tertiary care hospital. Data from 1174 samples (671 pulmonary and 503 extrapulmonary) were included. The Xpert® MTB/RIF reports were assessed for
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