Evaluation of Multiplex loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for the detection of complex from clinically suspected cases of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent worldwide. Bangladesh ranks 7th among the 30 high TB burdened countries in the world. Accurate detection of complex (MTBC) is challenging for developing countries as most of the resource poor settings are not suitable to perform molecular techniques.