Lombardi G. et al. Database Xpert 2011-2015.xls (815.5 kB)
Diagnosis of smear-negative tuberculosis is greatly improved by Xpert MTB/RIF
dataset
posted on 2017-03-17, 09:58 authored by Giulia LombardiGiulia Lombardi, Valentina Di Gregori, Nicolò Girometti, Marina Tadolini, Francesco Bisognin, Paola Dal Monte5-year (January 2011-December 2015) retrospective analysis of
microbiological results for the diagnosis of TB performed at the Unit of
Microbiology of the S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital in Bologna
(Italy). During the study period, 5170 specimens originated from
patients with suspected TB have been examined with Xpert MTB/RIF.
Database reports smear microscopy, mycobacterial culture, Xpert results
(divided by assay version) and Rif detection, sample localization.
