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Diagnostic accuracy study of the multiplex Truenat MTB Ultima/COVID-19 assay for simultaneous detection of Tuberculosis and SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19)

2026-01-11 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to significantly disrupted tuberculosis case detection and management. Additionally, overlapping symptoms, radiological findings and risk factors make differentiating tuberculosis and COVID-19 disease difficult. We conducted a prospective multicentre diagnostic accuracy study to determine sensitivity, specificity and operational characteristics of the Truenat MTB Ultima/COVID-19 assay, using a combined sputum plus nasopharyngeal swab specimen, in a single multiplex mol...

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