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Impact of the GeneXpert MTB/RIF Technology on Tuberculosis Control

Microbiology Spectrum, 2017
ABSTRACT Molecular technology revolutionized the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) with a paradigm shift to faster, more sensitive, clinically relevant patient care. The most recent molecular leader is the GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay (Xpert) (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA), which was endorsed by the World Health Organization with unprecedented speed in ...
Wendy Susan, Stevens, Lesley, Scott, Lara, Noble, Natasha, Gous, Keertan, Dheda   +4 more
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Genexpert test and tuberculous pleural effusion: a new diagnostic method for an old medical problem

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2019
Background There is no doubt about the diagnostic role of the GenXpert test in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Nevertheless, few data are available with regard to the use of this assay to test nonsputum clinical samples when investigating suspected ...
Amany Omar, Abd-Elazim Abo Elfadl, Yousef Ahmed, Moustafa Hosny   +3 more
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Evaluation of GeneXpert for Quantification Viral Load Hepatitis C Virus

The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Digestive Endoscopy, 2020
Background: GeneXpert has been used for Mycobacterium tuberculosis testing, but is currently available for HCV RNA testing. GeneXpert assay is expected to be more accurate, efficient, and cost-effective for HCV viral load quantification.
Chyntia Olivia Maurine Jasirwan, Irsan Hasan, Andri Sanityoso Sulaiman, Rino Alvani Gani   +3 more
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GeneXpert for the diagnosis of COVID-19 in LMICs [PDF]

The Lancet Global Health, 2020
Rakotosamimanana, Niaina, Randrianirina, Frédérique, Randremanana, Rindra, Raherison, Mamy S, Rasolofo, Voahangy, Solofomalala, Gaetan D, Spiegel, André, Heraud, Jean-Michel   +7 more
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Active Case-Finding: An Effective Solution for Tuberculosis Detection in Vulnerable Groups – The Romanian Experience

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy
Beatrice Mahler,1– 3 Dragoș Băiceanu,3,4 Alexandru Stoichiță,1– 3 Dragoș Dendrino,3 Mihaela Mihai,3,5 Gina Ciolan,2 Elmira Ibraim,3,4 Ioana Munteanu,2,3,6 Cristina Popa,2,3 Mădălina Burecu,2,3 Paula Rusu,3 Andreea Cioacat ...
Mahler B, Băiceanu D, Stoichiță A, Dendrino D, Mihai M, Ciolan G, Ibraim E, Munteanu I, Popa C, Burecu M, Rusu P, Cioacată A, Moșteanu IM, Dragomir A   +13 more
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GeneXpert technology

Saudi Medical Journal, 2017
To evaluate the diagnostic validity of GeneXpert for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) in pericardial and pleural effusions samples.A cross sectional study was conducted at the Mycobacteriology Laboratory, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Saeed, Muhammad, Ahmad, Mobeen, Iram, Shagufta, Riaz, Saba, Akhtar, Mehwish, Aslam, Maleeha   +5 more
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Role of Diagnostic Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy in Predicting Genital Tuberculosis – A Systematic Review

Journal of Medical Ultrasound
Genital tuberculosis (female genital tuberculosis [FGTB]) continues to be an essential underdiagnosed cause of infertility and reproductive morbidity, most significantly in resource-limited settings.
Vijay Pratap, Astha Lalwani, Ankur Malhotra   +2 more
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Clinicomicrobiological Profile and Diagnostic Utility of Xpert Mycobacterium Tuberculosis/Rifampicin in Pediatric Tuberculosis: An Observational Study [PDF]

Pediatric Infectious Disease
Objectives: To study the clinicomicrobiological profile and evaluate cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) positivity in presumptive pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in pediatric patients.
Anju Bala, Jyoti Sharma, Vipan Garg, Sandesh Guleria, Sanjeev Chaudhary   +4 more
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Diagnostic contribution of GeneXpert Ultra in pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis

Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia
Objectives: To evaluate the contribution of Ultra to the diagnosis of pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Methods: We analyzed prospective data from children and adolescents with presumed PTB whose specimens were tested with Ultra between January 2020 and December 2022.
Battaglia, Claudia Stella Pereira, Parente, Ana Alice Amaral Ibiapina, Luiz, Ronir Raggio, Aurilio, Rafaela Baroni, Pinheiro, Michely Alexandrino de Souza, Sant’Anna, Maria de Fátima Bazhuni Pombo, Sant’Anna, Clemax Couto   +6 more
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Mutations in rpoB and katG genes of multidrug resistant mycobacterium tuberculosis undetectable using genotyping diagnostic methods

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis remains the leading causes of death worldwide with frequencies of mutations in rifampicin and isoniazid resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates varying according to geographical location.
Faustinos Tatenda Takawira, Racheal Shamiso Dube Mandishora, Zephaniah Dhlamini, Ellen Munemo, Babill Stray-Pedersen   +4 more
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