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. 2013 Jun;2(2):171-4.
doi: 10.1093/jpids/pis089. Epub 2012 Sep 19.

Gastric Aspirate Yield For Children With Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Andrea T Cruz  1 , Paula A Revell  2 , Jeffrey R Starke  3
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Gastric Aspirate Yield For Children With Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Andrea T Cruz et al. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2013 Jun.

Abstract

The optimal number of gastric aspirates to diagnose tuberculosis is unclear. Thirty-two of 280 (11%) children in whom gastric aspirates were obtained grew Mycobacterium tuberculosis. First, second, and third specimens yielded initial culture positivity in 24 of 32, 6 of 32, and 2 of 24 cases, respectively. Intermittent positivity and paucibacillary disease necessitate obtaining multiple specimens.

Keywords: Children; Diagnostic Yield; Gastric Aspirate; Tuberculosis.

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