Tag: Tuberculosis
tNGS accurately detected tuberculosis and drug resistance in non-sputum samples
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in MedicineNanopore-based targeted sequencing demonstrates 93% sensitivity and specificity for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis and drug resistance from non-sputum specimens in multicenter Chinese study.
Urine metabolomics showed distinct patterns across paediatric TB states
Urine metabolomics via NMR spectroscopy shows promise for early diagnosis of paediatric tuberculosis, achieving 97% accuracy in distinguishing active TB from latent infection.
Childhood tuberculosis can present as a mediastinal mass
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in PediatricsLearn about an atypical childhood TB case presenting as a mediastinal cyst without cough. Explores diagnostic challenges, tissue confirmation methods, and clinical management considerations.
PET/CT lesion profiles matched tuberculosis treatment outcomes in marmosets
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in MedicinePET/CT-derived multivariate lesion profiles in M. tuberculosis–infected marmosets predict clinical regimen performance, distinguish cavitary granuloma responses, and outperform bacterial burden.
