Gene-Xpert for rapid detection of MDR-TB in re-treatment cases;a comparison with standard culture and DST

Shahid Pervaiz (Multan, Pakistan), Shahid Pervaiz, Muhammad Wajaht Tariq, Humayoun Ghulam Murtaza, Muhammad Zubair Shaheen

Source: International Congress 2015 – WHO guidelines in TB and clinical practice
Session: WHO guidelines in TB and clinical practice
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1526
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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