Catching the missing million: experiences in enhancing TB & DR-TB detection by providing upfront Xpert MTB/RIF testing for people living with HIV in India.
<h4>Background</h4>A critical challenge in providing TB care to People Living with HIV (PLHIV) is establishing an accurate bacteriological diagnosis. Xpert MTB/RIF, a highly sensitive and specific rapid tool, offers a promising solution in addressing these challenges. This study presents...
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| Main Authors: | Neeraj Raizada, Kuldeep Singh Sachdeva, Achuthan Sreenivas, Shubhangi Kulsange, Radhey Shyam Gupta, Rahul Thakur, Puneet Dewan, Catharina Boehme, Chinnambedu Nainarappan Paramsivan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0116721 |
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