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From Trace to Diagnosis: Enhanced Detection of Pleural Tuberculosis with Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra Compared to Conventional Xpert MTB/RIF in Thoracoscopic Pleural Biopsy Specimens – A Retrospective Analysis

Year: 2026

Type: conference-abstract

Abstract: ConclusionXpert MTB/RIF Ultra demonstrated superior diagnostic performance compared with conventional GeneXpert MTB/RIF.Enhanced detection of Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra in low bacillary burden makes it more preferable in paucibacillary TB.

Source: Annals of Interventional Pulmonology

DOI: 10.5005/annalsofip-11045-a-0048.78

Authors: Praneetha Chilampally, Rinoosha Rachel, Aswith Chowdary Jonnalagadda, Virender Pratibh Prasad, Venkata Nagarjuna Maturu

Institution: Yashoda Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7208810882

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