Diagnostic accuracy of Xpert MTB/RIF for tuberculosis detection in different regions with different endemic burden: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shiying LiBin LiuMingli PengMin ChenWenwei YinHui TangYuxuan LuoPeng HuHong Ren

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Taken together, Xpert MTB/RIF is a quick and accurate diagnostic assay for TB which will significantly help the physicians to make their clinical decisions.

Keyphrases

pulmonary tuberculosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
primary care
high throughput
high resolution
loop mediated isothermal amplification
real time pcr
emergency department
hepatitis c virus
single cell
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected
adverse drug