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

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 March 2016
Country:
Peru
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Puyen, Z.M., Acosta, J, Obregon, G, Pacheco, E, Ramirez, H, Mendoza, A, et all

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

Use and evaluation of line probe assay in patients with tuberculosis in Peru: 2011–2013

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