Comparative Evaluation of Molecular Tests Vis-à-Vis Culture and Treatment Response in the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Tuberculosis.
Shalini MalhotraDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Associated Safdarjung Hospital, New DelhiDeepthi NairDepartment of Microbiology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Associated Safdarjung Hospital, New DelhiVenketesh RameshDepartment of Dermatology and Venereology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Associated Safdarjung Hospital, New DelhiVirendra SehgalDermato-Venereology (Skin/VD) Center, Sehgal Nursing Home, Panchwati, Delhi, India; [email protected]
2019en
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Аннотация
was possible in six (12.5%); only two (4%) were positive on AMTDT, and 14 (29%) on real-time PCR. Regression of skin lesions was remarkable after antitubercular therapy, irrespective of a laboratory result. AMTDT and real-time PCR are seen to be of low value in the diagnosis of CT. They are limited by high cost, their paucibacillary nature, and technical errors. On comparing has AMTDT and PCR, the latter was found to be superior. High percentages of negative results were also investigated; extensive involvement of skin has yielded positive PCR results, probably due to low immunity and high bacterial load.
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