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Comparison of GeneXpert MTB/RIF and conventional methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Kosovo.
Apr 28 2016
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Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem worldwide, with the highest mortality occurring in developing countries. The burden of TB in Kosovo is among the highest in Europe. The aim of this study was to compare Cepheid GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for direct detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and rifampin (RIF) resistance with conventional methods.