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Patient Experiences of Treatment Deferral for Evaluation and Monitoring after a Trace Xpert Ultra Result

2025-01-23

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Background</h4> A “trace” result from the Xpert Ultra molecular TB test indicates Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA detection but may not always signify TB disease. Little is known about the experiences of individuals with trace results who are not immediately treated. <h4>Methods</h4> We enrolled Ugandan adults and adolescents with trace Xpert Ultra sputum results, plus positive and negative co...

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93752140-6c7f-5468-9577-f6d41286cb2c
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10.1101/2025.01.22.25320963
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