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Can someone please tell Me. At present time TB PCR FOR RIF RESISTANCE BY GENEEXPERT. Can detect both rifampicin as well as isoniazid resistance both? How accurate it is in finding mdr tb.
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Hi, Only rifampicin very sensitive and specific.
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Dear, It is fairly accurate and reliable Treatment is based on the test and further tests by microbial culture confirm the combination of drugs and duration.
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