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Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra for Tuberculous Meningitis by Gabriela Jaramillo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra test for tuberculous meningitis in HIV-infected adults, finding it to have a sensitivity of 95% compared to 43% for the standard Xpert test and culture. The research involved 129 participants and indicates that Xpert Ultra is significantly more effective in detecting tuberculous meningitis, leading to a recommendation for its use as the initial diagnostic test. The findings suggest that Xpert Ultra could greatly improve patient outcomes
- Author
- Gabriela Jaramillo
- Language
- EN