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Testing strategies for diagnosing tuberculosis in young children

24 Feb, 2021 | 02:05h | UTC

Sensitive and Feasible Specimen Collection and Testing Strategies for Diagnosing Tuberculosis in Young Children – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)

Editorial: Diagnosing Childhood Tuberculosis: A Small Step Forward (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Diagnosing Pediatric TB in the Resource-Limited Areas – Physician’s Weekly

WHO announces updates on new molecular assays for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and drug resistance

21 Feb, 2021 | 22:05h | UTC

News release: WHO announces updates on new molecular assays for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and drug resistance – World Health Organization

Publication: Update on the use of nucleic acid amplification tests to detect TB and drug-resistant TB: rapid communication – World Health Organization

SR: How accurate are tests (Xpert Ultra and Xpert MTB/RIF) for diagnosing extrapulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance?

12 Feb, 2021 | 01:55h | UTC

Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra and Xpert MTB/RIF assays for extrapulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in adults – Cochrane Library

Summary: How accurate are tests (Xpert Ultra and Xpert MTB/RIF) for diagnosing tuberculosis outside the lungs (extrapulmonary tuberculosis) and rifampicin resistance? – Cochrane Library

Commentary on Twitter

How accurate are tests for diagnosing #tuberculosis #TB outside the lungs and rifampicin resistance? This @Cochrane_IDG systematic review found that Xpert Ultra and Xpert MTB/RIF may be helpful in diagnosing extrapulmonary tuberculosis. https://t.co/H79gK5CcR0 pic.twitter.com/bVy88zNpqQ

— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) February 5, 2021