Tuberculosis diagnostic accuracy of stool Xpert MTB/RIF and urine AlereLAM in vulnerable children

Conclusions
The Xpert MTB/RIF assay has excellent specificity on stool, but sensitivity is suboptimal. Urine AlereLAM is compromised by poor sensitivity and specificity in children.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 31, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Orikiriza, P., Smith, J., Ssekyanzi, B., Nyehangane, D., Mugisha Taremwa, I., Turyashemererwa, E., Byamukama, O., Tusabe, T., Ardizzoni, E., Marais, B. J., Wobudeya, E., Kemigisha, E., Mwanga-Amumpaire, J., Nampijja, D., Bonnet, M. Tags: Respiratory infections and tuberculosis Original Articles: Tuberculosis Source Type: research