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Evaluation Of Genexpert Performance Assays In Sputum Samples In Cavitary Pulmonary TB/Role Of Genexpert In Diagnosing Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College
Objective: This study evaluated the diagnostic performance of GeneXpert MTB/RIF in sputum samples from Pakistani patients with cavitary TB, using mycobacterial culture as the gold standard and comparing it to sputum smear microscopy. Methods: In this cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Rawalpindi, 187 HIV-negative adults (18–60 ...
Aisha Shafique, Eisha Arshad, Sara Daud
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Epidemiological Trends and Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Burden in Vikarabad District: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Student's Journal of Health Research Africa
Background: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a public health concern, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Limited data exist on the regional burden and epidemiological patterns of MDR-TB in Vikarabad district, Telangana ...
Dr. Gangabhavani Pothuraju , Dr. Sabaa Naaz , Dr. Bushra , Dr. Syed Touseef Banu   +3 more
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A cross-sectional descriptive study to assess the awareness about tuberculosis, GeneXpert, Nikshay, and 99-DOTS among the representative population of medical students

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health concern. The current study has been done with the objectives to assess the level of awareness about TB, GeneXpert, Nikshay, and 99-DOTS under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP ...
Shruti Jha, Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava   +1 more
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Prevalence of rifampicin resistance by automated Genexpert rifampicin assay in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Yenagoa, Nigeria

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION: the diagnosis of tuberculosis and its treatment is challenging in resource '' limited settings. The growth and speed of multi drug '' resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in high burden countries like Nigeria is a growing concern.
Peter Ogie Ikuabe, Ikenna Desmond Ebuenyi   +1 more
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The diagnostic pathway to lymph node excision biopsy in an HIV- and tuberculosis-endemic region

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Background: In the HIV/tuberculosis endemic Western Cape public care setting, diagnostic consideration of patients with persistent lymphadenopathy focuses on extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), delaying diagnosis of other infectious or malignant causes ...
Camagu Potelwa, Sheree Gray, Francois Malherbe, Christo Kloppers, David Richardson, Jenna Bailey, Karryn Brown, Estelle Verburgh   +7 more
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Distribution and Frequency of rpoB Mutations Detected by Xpert MTB/RIF Assay Among Beijing and Non-Beijing Rifampicin Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates in Bangladesh

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2020
Mohammad Khaja Mafij Uddin, 1,* Arfatur Rahman, 1, 2,* Md Fahim Ather, 1 Tanvir Ahmed, 1 Syed Mohammad Mazidur Rahman, 1 Shahriar Ahmed, 1 Sayera Banu 1 1Infectious Diseases Division, icddr,b, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 2Medicinal Chemistry, Monash Institute ...
Uddin MKM, Rahman A, Ather MF, Ahmed T, Rahman SMM, Ahmed S, Banu S   +6 more
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Operational performance of GeneXpert for tuberculosis diagnosis in West Java province, Indonesia: a public health evaluation

BMC Health Services Research
Background GeneXpert is instrumental in tuberculosis diagnosis. Operational challenges are widely reported, but comprehensive evaluations of its operational performance are rare.
Gerine Nijman, Almira Alifia, Salma Nur Annisa, Lily Shurianto, Ingrid E. de Boer, Iis Puspitasari, Silvi Indriani, Bachti Alisjahbana, Reinout van Crevel, Philip C. Hill, Bony Wiem Lestari   +10 more
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GENEXPERT FOR ABDOMINAL TUBERCULOSIS [PDF]

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia, 2019
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Cartridge-based nucleic amplification (CBNAAT)/GeneXpert test as a diagnostic modality for the detection of genital tuberculosis in women with infertility

GMS Infectious Diseases
Background: Genital tuberculosis (GTB) is a significant etiological factor of infertility in developing countries such as India; however, it is frequently undiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature and a lack of standardised protocols.
Shaozae, Chavini K., Rai, Yogita, Jaiswal, Nishtha, Jais, Manoj B.   +3 more
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Evaluating the Diagnostic Yield of Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Suspected Sputum-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis

The Journal of Association of Chest Physicians
Background: Diagnosing sputum-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains challenging due to low bacillary load and absence of microbiological confirmation. This study evaluated the diagnostic yield of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) using Cartridge-Based
Anay Kodape, Nishant Srivastava, Sourabh Jain, Khusboo Bihani, Vishwas Gupta, Rajesh, Lokendra Dave   +5 more
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