Diagnostic Yield of Urine Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra in Adults With Suspected Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis.

Authors :: Ndege R
Rohacek M
Bani F
Ngome O
Okuma J
Sasamalo M
Mnzava D
Reither K
Vanobberghen F
Hella J
Paris DH
Weisser M
Source :: Open forum infectious diseases [Open Forum Infect Dis] 2024 Jun 17; Vol. 11 (7), pp. ofae338. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 17 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: We assessed the diagnostic yield of urine GeneXpert MTB/RIF Ultra and factors associated with a positive test among adult patients suspected to have extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Urine Ultra was positive in 14% of participants with definite or probable tuberculosis. Hospitalization, disseminated tuberculosis, and human immunodeficiency virus infection were associated with a positive result.<br />Competing Interests: Potential conflicts of interest. All authors: No reported conflicts.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Infectious Diseases Society of America.)

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