Abstract |
Diagnosing tuberculous peritonitis can be challenging, with mycobacterial culture potentially taking weeks for a positive result. This report describes 2 cases where a prompt diagnosis of tuberculous peritonitis was made employing the Xpert MTB/RIF assay (Cepheid Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, USA).
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Authors | Sarah Edwards, Patricia Glynn, Miruna D David, Lavanya Kamesh |
Journal | Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis
(Perit Dial Int)
2016 Jul-Aug
Vol. 36
Issue 4
Pg. 461-3
ISSN: 1718-4304 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 27385809
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2016 International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis. |
Topics |
- Female
- Humans
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
(therapy)
- Middle Aged
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(isolation & purification)
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Peritonitis, Tuberculous
(diagnosis)
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