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Low cycle threshold value in Xpert MTB/RIF assay may herald false detection of tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance : a study of two cases
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Author
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Abstract
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| We report 2 cases for whom Xpert MTB/RIF falsely signaled rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis, based on unusually low cycle threshold and 3 of 5 probes missing. Other mycobacterial tests were negative. Further optimization of the Xpert MTB/RIF algorithm is warranted. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Open Forum Infectious Diseases
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Publication
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2021
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ISSN
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2328-8957
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DOI
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10.1093/OFID/OFAB034
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Volume/pages
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8
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(2021)
, 5 p.
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Article Reference
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ofab034
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ISI
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000637323400071
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Pubmed ID
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33614819
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Medium
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E-only publicatie
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Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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Full text (open access)
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