Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra and mycobacterial culture in routine clinical care at a paediatric hospital.

Anthony K Enimil James J C Nuttall Chad M Centner Natalie Beylis Brian S Eley

Published in: Southern African journal of infectious diseases (2022)

Ultra and mycobacterial culture on a single respiratory specimen resulted in a high microbiological yield. Ultra-testing on a second respiratory specimen increased the yield of microbiologically cTB. Additional diagnostic testing may require further study.

Keyphrases

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