Xpert MTB/RIF on bronchoalveolar lavage(BAL) samples reduces the need for transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy (TBNA) in children with suspected intrathoracic tuberculosis (TB).
Published: Sep 15, 2018
Abstract
Background: Studies have reported that GeneXpert MTB/RIF (Xpert) testing of BAL samples improves diagnostic yield in children undergoing bronchoscopy for complicated intrathoracic TB. Aim: To compare the diagnostic detection of Xpert and TB culture on BAL Methods: In a prospective study, children < 13 years of age admitted between 2012 – 2016, were investigated with bronchoscopy if TB was suspected in the following...
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Xpert MTB/RIF on bronchoalveolar lavage(BAL) samples reduces the need for transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy (TBNA) in children with suspected intrathoracic tuberculosis (TB).
Published Date
Sep 15, 2018
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