Xpert MTB/RIF assay for the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis: a diagnostic evaluation study University of Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine
Objectives: The diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is often made on clinical suspicion alone, resulting in both under-and overdiagnosis and relatively poor outcomes. In this study, we evaluated the clinical utility of the Xpert MTB/RIF on routinely collected extrapulmonary specimens in Ethiopia. Methods: This study was carried out at Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Southwest Ethiopia. Extrapulmonary specimens were collected ...