Enhanced tuberculosis detection in advanced HIV using stool molecular testing

Molecular stool test could improve detection of tuberculosis in adults with HIV

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with HIV.

Enhanced tuberculosis detection in advanced HIV using stool molecular testing

The Xpert MTB/Ultra molecular diagnostic test for stool samples, until now recommended only for children, could be established as an additional test for diagnosing tuberculosis in adults living with HIV.

Port Moresby Boosts TB Detection with AI-Powered X-Ray Machine

Detection of Tuberculosis (TB) in Papua New Guinea’s capital city has been enhanced following the presentation of a portable, state-of-the-art, AI-driven X-ray machine to the National Capital District (NCD) Provincial Health Authority by the National Department of Health.According to Acting Secretary for Public Health, Ken Wai, the new portable equipment will significantly improve TB detection efforts, especially in community settings where test…

A symposium entitled “Tuberculosis — an old lady in a new dress” was held today in Mostar on the occasion of the World Tuberculosis Day, organized by the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Mostar and the Department of Lung Diseases of the SKB Mostar.

Two years ago, an elderly man was rescued from a vacant lot in the city by caring people. His health was compromised, so he was referred to a shelter in the Palo Verde neighborhood. There, after a battery of clinical tests, he received the news that he had tuberculosis and was sent to San Vicente, a place designed to offer the best possible care for the disease. This condition has been so persistent throughout human history that there is a belie…

Molecular stool test shows promise for TB diagnosis in adults with HIV: Study

Moving beyond the traditional sputum tests, a new study on Friday showed that a molecular stool test may increase detection of tuberculosis (TB) in people living with HIV.