Clinical and CT characteristics of Xpert MTB/RIF-negative pulmonary tuberculosis.

Han Na LeeJung Im KimYee Hyung Kim

Published in: PloS one (2021)

The detection rate of sputum Xpert MTB/RIF assay was relatively low for smear negative pulmonary TB. Chest CT image interpretation may play an important role in early diagnosis and treatment of Xpert MTB/RIF-negative pulmonary TB.

Keyphrases

pulmonary tuberculosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary hypertension
computed tomography
image quality
dual energy
contrast enhanced
high throughput
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
deep learning
machine learning
loop mediated isothermal amplification
real time pcr
single cell