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Review
. 2012 Sep 1;2(3):110-20.
doi: 10.11599/germs.2012.1021.

Recent advances in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Philip Ifesinachi Anochie  1 , Edwina C Onyeneke  2 , Angelina C Ogu  3 , Anthony C Onyeozirila  4 , Srikanth Aluru  5 , Nneka Onyejepu  1 , Jian Zhang  6 , Lauretta Efere  1 , Mariam A Adetunji  1 , Juan Gabriel Bueno Sánchez  7
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Review

Recent advances in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Philip Ifesinachi Anochie et al. Germs. .

Abstract

Molecular technologies offer the greatest potential for laboratories in resource-rich countries because they have the highest sensitivity and specificity. Continued use of new technologies will be crucial in elucidating the true epidemiology and pathogenesis of a disease, including the less well studied diseases. Continued development of affordable, sensitive, and specific diagnostic tools will be required for use in resource-poor settings, where the incidence of disease is highest.

Keywords: BACTEC; Mycobacterium; PCR; QuantiFERON; tuberculosis diagnosis.

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Conflicts of interest: All authors – none to declare.

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