Role of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for the diagnosis of cervical lymph node tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance
Objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) of lymph node (TB lymphadenitis) is one of the most common forms of extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) whose diagnosis is critically challenging. Although new diagnostic methods have been developed, especially in patients without a history of TB, the cervical tuberculous lymphade...
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| Main Authors: | Sahjid Mukhida, Chanda R Vyawahare, Shahzad Beg Mirza, Nageswari R Gandham, Sameena Khan, Sriram Kannuri, Shalini Bhaumi |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Tzu Chi Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2022;volume=34;issue=4;spage=418;epage=422;aulast=Mukhida |
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