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GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay for the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Lymphadenitis on Concentrated Fine Needle Aspirates in High Tuberculosis Burden Settings

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2015

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Mulualem Tadesse, Gemeda Abebe, Ketema Abdissa, Dossegnaw Aragaw, Kedir Abdella, Alemayehu Bekele, Mesele Bezabih, Ludwig Apers, Bouke C. de Jong, Leen Rigouts
PLoS ONE

Abstract

Xpert test showed a high sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of TBL on concentrated FNA samples. In addition, Xpert offered rapid detection of rifampicin-resistant M. tuberculosis strains from lymph node aspirates.

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