The use of Gene-Xpert MTB RIF in the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in childhood and adolescence
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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53: e20200104, 2020. tab, graf
Artículo
en Inglés
| SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS
| ID: biblio-1136907
ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Gene-Xpert MTB RIF (Xpert) is based on nucleic acid amplification by real-time polymerase chain reaction, which allows for the identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampin resistance. We describe the use of Xpert for extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in children and adolescents.METHODS:
A case series of two reference centers in Rio de Janeiro from 2014-2019.RESULTS:
The final diagnosis of EPTB was established in 11/36 (31%) patients, with five cases detectable by Xpert. For lymph node evaluation (9/11), diagnosis by Xpert occurred in 5/9 patients, all with caseous aspects.CONCLUSIONS:
Xpert can facilitate the rapid diagnosis of lymph node tuberculosis.
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LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Adolescente
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Humanos
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Lactante
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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