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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 96-B, Issue SUPP_19 | Pages 59 - 59
1 Dec 2014
Held M Laubscher M Dix-Peek S Zar H Dunn R
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Background:

GeneXpert, a new, rapid molecular diagnostic test is recommended as the first line investigation for suspected pulmonary TB in areas of high HIV prevalence or drug resistance, yet it has not been validated for the diagnosis of musculoskeletal TB.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of GeneXpert for extraspinal musculoskeletal TB.