Patient experiences of tuberculosis treatment deferral after a trace Xpert Ultra result: a prospective cohort study

Patient experiences of tuberculosis treatment deferral after a trace Xpert Ultra result: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background A “trace” result from the Xpert Ultra molecular tuberculosis test indicates Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA detection but may not always signify tuberculosis disease. Little is known about the experiences of individuals with trace results who are not immediately treated. We survey...

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Main Authors: Caitlin Visek, James Mukiibi, Mariam Nantale, Annet Nalutaaya, Patrick Biché, Joowhan Sung, Francis Kayondo, Joab Akampurira, Michael Mukiibi, Rogers Kiyonga, Achilles Katamba, Emily A. Kendall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Molecular diagnostic testing
Diagnostic uncertainty
Patient preference
Patient experience
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-025-01338-0
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