Publications by authors named "Eunice Nnaisa Jiya-Chitumu"

Article Synopsis
  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health challenge for children in Nigeria, and this study focuses on the effectiveness of the Xpert MTB/RIF test for diagnosing TB in children aged 0-15 years from 2017 to 2021.
  • Out of 1,489 children treated, the analysis of data from 1,463 showed that the Xpert MTB/RIF test was performed on 862, revealing a detection rate of 19.8% for MTB, with a small percentage indicating rifampicin (RIF) resistance.
  • Key factors associated with positive test results included older age (over 10 years), the presence of pulmonary TB, and a negative HIV status, highlighting the importance of thorough clinical
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