Publications by authors named "Sekar Rajasekar"
Open Forum Infect Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) is a common form of tuberculosis outside the lungs, but current diagnostic methods like Xpert Ultra are not very effective, with a sensitivity of around 30%.
- A study in South Africa and India tested a new quick diagnostic method called IRISA-TB, comparing it against other assays and examining biopsy samples for TB confirmation.
- Results showed IRISA-TB had significantly better sensitivity (81.8%) and negative predictive value than Xpert Ultra and also outperformed other methods, indicating it could be a more reliable diagnostic tool for TPE.
