Churchyard GJ Revision of new diagnostics for TB.

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Churchyard GJRevision of new diagnostics for TB

OverviewIntroductionXpert MTB/RIFLine probe assaysUrine LAMDiagnostics pipelineConclusion

IntroductionThe global burden of TB is declining slowlyThe lack of a rapid & accurate diagnostics is compromising progress towards TB eliminationSputum microscopy remains the mainstay of TB diagnosis in many resource poor countriesGlobally 90% if greater than 15% of isolates are Rif resistant