The implementation of Xpert MTB/RIF assay for diagnosis of tuberculosis in Nepal: A mixed-methods analysis.

Basant JoshiTrisasi LestariStephen Michael GrahamSushil Chandra BaralSharat Chandra VermaGokarna GhimireBandana BhattaShyam Prakash DumreAdi Utarini

Published in: PloS one (2018)

The implementation of Xpert MTB/RIF assay has increased case-finding of TB and MDR-TB in Nepal. However, there is a need to improve laboratory performance and strengthen laboratory infrastructure for optimal utilisation and scale-up of Xpert.

Keyphrases

pulmonary tuberculosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
primary care
high throughput
healthcare
tertiary care
quality improvement
multidrug resistant
emergency department
study protocol
randomized controlled trial
single cell
hepatitis c virus