Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is a safe and frequently performed procedure for the
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with respiratory disease. The procedure …

We conducted a meta-analysis to assess the performance of PCR for the diagnosis of smear-
negative pulmonary tuberculosis (SPT) and to identify factors that account for differences in …

Background Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) is a useful diagnosis tool in low-burden
countries for patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) who are smear-negative …

Background This study was aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of fiberoptic
bronchoscopy (FOB) with chest high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) for the rapid …

Diagnosis of tuberculosis in wildlife often relies on postmortem samples because of
logistical challenges and lack of field-friendly techniques for live animal testing. Confirmation …

The diagnosis of smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (SNPT) remains a clinical
challenge. Many studies suggest that nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) on …

SETTING: The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) may be sensitive and specific for the
diagnosis of tuberculosis, but most reports are of studies conducted in well-controlled …

The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) remains one of the top 10 leading causes
of death globally. The early diagnosis of MTBC can reduce mortality and mitigate disease …

Methods: A retrospective review of bronchoscopy reports and corresponding patients' charts
over 3 years from January 2004-December 2006 in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh …

We assessed whether acid fast bacilli (AFB) determination in gastric lavage (GL) and
bronchial lavage (BL) contributes to diagnosis in cases radiologically suggestive of …