Abstract:BackgroundThe study aimed to compare the sensitivity and specificity of cartridge based nucleic acid amplification test (CBNAAT) for diagnosis of Drug-Resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) with culture sensitivity assays.MethodsPatients with cough symptoms for more than two weeks with any one symptom such as night sweats, fever, and unintentional weight loss were enrolled. Cases where Mycobacterium Tuberculosis was detected on sputum CBNAAT, were included in the study. Demographic variables, clinical features, and che… Show more
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