Impact of Point-of-Care Xpert MTB/RIF on Tuberculosis Treatment Initiation. A Cluster-randomized Trial.

Richard J Lessells Graham S Cooke Nuala McGrath Mark P Nicol Marie-Louise NewellPeter Godfrey-Faussett

Published in: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (2017)

POC positioning of the Xpert test led to more rapid initiation of appropriate TB treatment. Achieving one-stop diagnosis and treatment for all people with TB will require simpler, more sensitive diagnostics and broader strengthening of health systems. Clinical trial registered with www.isrctn.com (ISRCTN 18642314) and www.sanctr.gov.za (DOH-27-0711-3568).

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
clinical trial
pulmonary tuberculosis
emergency department
randomized controlled trial
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
human immunodeficiency virus
study protocol
quantum dots
adverse drug
antiretroviral therapy