Abstract
We determined the accuracy of the new Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children, using banked-induced sputum. Sensitivity and specificity were 75.3% and 96.9%, respectively, compared with a culture result from the same specimen. Of those children with microbiologically confirmed tuberculosis (positive Xpert, Ultra or culture), Xpert detected 63.2%, Ultra 73.7% and culture 82.9%.
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Nicol, M. P., Workman, L., Prins, M., Bateman, L., Ghebrekristos, Y., Mbhele, S., … Zar, H. J. (2018). ACCURACY OF XPERT MTB/RIF ULTRA FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN CHILDREN. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 37(10), E261–E263. https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000001960
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