New manual qPCR assay validated on tongue swabs collected and processed in Uganda shows sensitivity that rivals sputum-based molecular TB diagnostics.
Steadman A, Andama A, Ball A, Mukwatamundu J, Khimani K, Mochizuki T, Asege L, Bukirwa A, Kato JB, Katumba D, Kisakye E, Mangeni W, Mwebe S, Nakaye M, Nasuna I, Nyawere J, Visente D, Cook C, Nalugwa T, Bachman CM, Semitalia F, Weigl BH, Connelly J, Worodria W, Cattamanchi A.
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medRxiv [Preprint]. 2023 Aug 15:2023.08.10.23293680. doi: 10.1101/2023.08.10.23293680.
medRxiv. 2023.
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