Suboptimal specificity of Xpert MTB/RIF among treatment-experienced patients

Metcalfe John Z., Makumbirofa Salome, Makamure Beauty, Mutetwa Reggie, Peñaloza Renée A., Sandy Charles, Bara Wilbert, Mungofa Stanley, Hopewell Philip C., Mason Peter

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 45: 1504-1506
Journal Issue: May

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