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Study of GeneXpert Mycobacterium Tuberculosis/ Rifampicin (MTB/RIF) Versus the Routine Methods for Detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Sponsor: Sohag University
Summary
1. Compare the performance of GeneXpert method with the routine methods including smear microscopy and Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) media culture to choose the best available test for the diagnosis of TB. 2. To assess the GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay performance in detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in smear-negative sputum samples.
Official title: Study of GeneXpert MTB/RIF Versus the Routine Methods for Detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-06
Completion Date
2026-07
Last Updated
2024-05-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
GeneXpert MTB/RIF
Rapid and accurate method for detection of tuberculosis.