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Low cycle threshold value in Xpert MTB/RIF assay may herald false detection of tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance: a study of two cases

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We report 2 cases for whom Xpert MTB/RIF falsely signaled rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis, based on unusually low cycle threshold and 3 of 5 probes missing. Other mycobacterial tests were negative. Further optimization of the Xpert MTB/RIF algorithm is warranted.

Tijdschrift: Open Forum Infect Dis
ISSN: 2328-8957
Issue: 2
Volume: 8
Jaar van publicatie:2021
Trefwoorden:active case finding, false detection of TB, rifampicin resistance, Xpert MTB/RIF assay
Toegankelijkheid:Open