Added value of molecular assay Xpert MTB/RIF compared to sputum smear microscopy to assess the risk of tuberculosis transmission in a low-prevalence country

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Added value of molecular assay Xpert MTB/RIF compared to sputum smear microscopy to assess the risk of tuberculosis transmission in a low-prevalence country O. Opota, L. Senn, G. Prod'hom, J. Mazza-Stalder, F. Tissot, G. Greub, K. Jaton Clinical Microbiology and Infection Volume 22, Issue 7, Pages 613-619 (July 2016) DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.04.010 Copyright © 2016 The Authors Terms and Conditions

Fig. 1 Study design and sample distribution. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2016 22, 613-619DOI: (10.1016/j.cmi.2016.04.010) Copyright © 2016 The Authors Terms and Conditions

Fig. 2 Proposed work flow for pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis based on molecular point-of-care test. Clinical Microbiology and Infection 2016 22, 613-619DOI: (10.1016/j.cmi.2016.04.010) Copyright © 2016 The Authors Terms and Conditions