Title of Collaborative Activity: |
A5295 Evaluation of Xpert MTB/RIF Assay for the Rapid Identification of Tuberculosis and Tuberculosis Rifampin Resistance in HIV-Infected and HIV-Uninfected Pulmonary Tuberculosis Suspects |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
This initiative will estimate the sensitivity of a single Xpert MTB/RIF assay (performed on sputum #1 which is the first of two specimens collected for Xpert testing) in Tuberculosis suspects with at least one acid fast bacilli (AFB) sputum smear positive result and at least one culture result positive for M. tuberculosis. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Research Initiative
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2010 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NIAID |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
CDC |
