Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection from oral swabs with Xpert MTB/RIF ULTRA: a pilot study

Diagnostic testing for tuberculosis depends on microbiological detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) in sputum. For patients unable to expectorate sputum, such as children and individuals living with HIV,...

Source: BMC Research Notes - June 20, 2019 Category: Research Authors: Annelies W. Mesman, Roger Calderon, Martin Soto, Julia Coit, Juan Aliaga, Milagros Mendoza and Molly F. Franke Tags: Research note Source Type: research