GeneXpert in the diagnosis of smear-negative PTB
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GeneXpert in the diagnosis of smear-negative PTB.
of smear-negative PTB” is very interesting [1]. As Nakiyingi et al. noted, the concern on cost effectiveness on this new TB diagnostic tool is needed [1]. In fact, the cost effectiveness of the test is still controversial issue [2]. The value seems dependent to the setting [2 3]. Also, Nakiyingi et al. raised an important point that GeneXpert can help fasten diagnosis. However, it is questionab...
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عنوان ژورنال: African Health Sciences
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1680-6905
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v14i2.33