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An evaluation of false-positive rifampicin resistance on the Xpert MTB/RIF.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Nov 2017
Cayci Yeliz Tanriverdi, Bilgin Kemal, Coban Ahmet Yilmaz, Birinci Asuman, Durupınar Belma
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BACKGROUND: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is one of the most significant causes of mortality and morbidity. Early diagnose is important especially in multiple drug resistant tuberculosis to avoid transmission. Traditional techniques requires at least one to three weeks for diagnosis of tuberculosis. Diagnostic delays with multiple drug resistant tuberculosis are associated with worse clinical outcomes and...
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