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Evaluation of the results of Mycobacterium tuberculosis direct test (MTD) and Mycobacterial culture in urine samples
Gamze Sener, Asli; Kurultay, Nukhet; Afsar, Ilhan.
Affiliation
  • Gamze Sener, Asli; Ataturk Training and Research Hospital Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Izmir.
  • Kurultay, Nukhet; Ataturk Training and Research Hospital Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Izmir.
  • Afsar, Ilhan; Ataturk Training and Research Hospital Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology Laboratory Izmir.
Braz. j. microbiol ; 39(4)Dec. 2008.
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1469549
Responsible library: BR68.1
ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis remains a public health problem in Turkey. Rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis plays a key role in control of infection. In this article, the Gen-Probe Amplified Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Direct Test (MTD) was evaluated for detection of M. tuberculosis in urine samples. The performance of the MTD was very good and appropriate for routine laboratory diagnosis.
RESUMO
A tuberculose continua sendo um problema de saúde pública na Turquia. A detecção rápida de Mycobacterium tuberculosis tem um papel importante no controle da infecção. Nesse artigo, avaliou-se o Gen-Probe Amplified Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Test (MTD) para detecção de M. tuberculosis em amostras de urina. O desempenho do MTD foi muito bom e adequado para diagnóstico laboratorial de rotina.

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Full text: Available Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being / Neglected Diseases Health problem: Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases / Neglected Diseases / Tuberculosis Database: LILACS / VETINDEX Language: English Journal: Braz. j. microbiol Year: 2008 Document type: Article
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Full text: Available Health context: SDG3 - Health and Well-Being / Neglected Diseases Health problem: Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases / Neglected Diseases / Tuberculosis Database: LILACS / VETINDEX Language: English Journal: Braz. j. microbiol Year: 2008 Document type: Article