作者: Maunank Shah , Willy Ssengooba , Derek Armstrong , Lydia Nakiyingi , Molly Holshouser
DOI: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000000264
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摘要: Background Xpert MTB/RIF (‘Xpert’) and urinary lipoarabinomannan (LAM) assays offer rapid tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, but have suboptimal sensitivity when used individually in HIV-positive patients. The yield of these tests combination for the diagnosis active TB among HIV-infected suspects is unknown.