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Increased and Expedited Case Detection by Xpert MTB/RIF Assay in Childhood Tuberculosis: A Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract

The Xpert MTB/RIF assay is a quick and accurate tuberculosis diagnostic tool in children. Compared with microscopy, 3-fold more tuberculosis cases were detected with a similar turnaround time, resulting in a potentially shortened time to tuberculosis diagnosi

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