2019
DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.215
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Comparison of the Microwave-Heated Ziehl-Neelsen Stain and Conventional Ziehl-Neelsen Method in the Detection of Acid-Fast Bacilli in Lymph Node Biopsies

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is a chronic inflammatory disease with lymphadenopathy being the most common extra-pulmonary manifestation. The conventional Ziehl–Neelsen method plays an essential role in the diagnosis of tuberculosis; however, it has a low sensitivity in detecting acid-fast bacilli. AIM: The present study emphasises the role of the microwave-heated method (modified Ziehl–Neelsen) over conventional Ziehl-Neelsen stain and to set at the best condition for irradiation. MATERIAL AND METHODS:… Show more

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“…On May 9 155,939 cases were confirmed and 10,627 deaths (17) (https://covid.saude.gov.br/). However, this number is under-reported, and the real number is estimated to be nine times greater, according to some simulations (18). To further the concern, The Imperial College estimates that up to 1 million people will fall ill due to COVID-19 in Brazil (19).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On May 9 155,939 cases were confirmed and 10,627 deaths (17) (https://covid.saude.gov.br/). However, this number is under-reported, and the real number is estimated to be nine times greater, according to some simulations (18). To further the concern, The Imperial College estimates that up to 1 million people will fall ill due to COVID-19 in Brazil (19).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%