Use and evaluation of line probe assay in patients with tuberculosis in Peru: 2011–2013
Drug sensitivity testing (CDST) in patients registered with tuberculosis (TB) in Peru in 2011-2013
Abstract
Authors conducted a descriptive, operational research, cross-sectional study of sputum specimens from patients with smear-positive pulmonary TB and mycobacterial cultures from patients with smear-negative or positive TB.
This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)
Citation
Puyén ZM, Acosta J, Obregon G, Pacheco E, Ramirez H, Mendoza A, et al. Use and evaluation of a line probe assay in patients with tuberculosis in Peru: 2011–2013. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2016;39(1):19–25
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Use and evaluation of line probe assay in patients with tuberculosis in Peru: 2011–2013