Comparison of tests done, and tuberculosis cases detected by Xpert® MTB/RIF and Xpert® MTB/RIF-Ultra in Uganda.

Michael KakindaDidas TugumisirizeAbdunoor NyombiMarvin MugishaStavia TuryahabweSimon WalusimbiJoseph K B Matovu

Published in: PloS one (2022)

This study found no significant difference in test performance and overall detection of DS-TB and RR-TB when using Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra and Xpert® MTB/RIF assays. The health systems approach should be used to elucidate all the probable potential of Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra.

Keyphrases

pulmonary tuberculosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
high resolution
emergency department
risk assessment
high throughput
mass spectrometry
human health
quantum dots
antiretroviral therapy