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Evaluation of Different Diagnostic Methods of Tuberculosis in Assiut University Hospitals
Sponsor: Assiut University
Summary
* Detection of sensitivity and specificity of microscopic examination and Molecular studies using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)/ non tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) MDR-TB compared to culture which is the gold standard technique in the diagnosis of TB to reach the most reliable one for better health care service. * Assess the prevalence of tuberculosis cases among clinically suspected cases admitted to the hospital throughout the selected study period.
Official title: Evaluation of Different Diagnostic Methods of Tuberculosis in Assiut University Hospital
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
166
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2026-09-30
Last Updated
2024-11-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
PCR MTB/NTM
• The Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) MTB/NTM MDR-TB test is an innovative technology that offers a cutting-edge approach to the precise diagnosis of tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacterial infections (NTM).