2022
DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2022.031
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Comparative evaluation of Ziehl- Neelsen staining and kinyoun’s staining in the diagnosis of clinically suspected cases of tuberculosis

Abstract: : Tuberculosis commonly affects lungs but can also be ex­tra-pulmonary. The increasing prevalence of extra-pulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis is a cause for concern. Microbiological diagnosis is essence for the effective treatment of mycobacterium tuberculosis. The smear detection tests differentiate infectious from non-infectious cases. Both Ziehl-Neelsen (Z-N) and kinyoun stain (KC) methods are over 100 years old; these are most economical in terms of processing time, needed equipment and personnel. The… Show more

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