Diagnosis of tuberculosis in children is challenging; even with advanced technologies, the
diagnosis is often difficult to confirm microbiologically in part due to the paucibacillary nature …

Known for its clear readability, thorough coverage, and expert authorship, Murray & Nadel's
Textbook of Respiratory Medicine has long been the gold standard text in the fast-changing …

Tuberculosis (TB) is still the world's second most frequent cause of death due to infectious
diseases after HIV infection, and this has aroused greater interest in identifying and …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) in children is neglected, mainly due to lack of sensitive
diagnostic tools. Recently Xpert MTB/RIF assay has revolutionized the diagnostic field, but …

Background: The diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in children presents problems
worldwide. The Xpert MTB/RIF assay serves as a useful alternative for the rapid diagnosis of …

SETTING: Tertiary level hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. OBJECTIVE: To measure concordance
between Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra (Ultra) results of stool with and without transport media, and …

Pediatric tuberculosis (TB) is an important part of global TB prevention and control.
Diagnosis of childhood TB still remains challenging when using conventional tests, due to …

Setting: Adult pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients unable to expectorate quality sputum
represent a diagnostic challenge. A private hospital in Pakistan routinely performs gastric …

Background: Drug susceptibility testing (DST) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) isolates
is crucial for the effective treatment of tuberculosis. Data on DST patterns in Mtb isolates in …

Background A 26-year-old male had a history of frequent bowel movements, mushy stool
with mucus and loss of 25 kg body weight in 6 months was diagnosed as a case of …