Cochrane Reviews on tuberculosis by the READ-It team

Cochrane Reviews: Tuberculosis

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Screening tests for active pulmonary tuberculosis in children

The aim of this review is to determine the accuracy of screening tests for active pulmonary tuberculosis in children in high‐risk groups, such as children with HIV and close contacts of people with tuberculosis.

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Impact of the diagnostic test Xpert MTB/RIF on patient outcomes for tuberculosis

Does using the Xpert MTB/RIF diagnostic test instead of smear microscopy when evaluating people for tuberculosis reduce death and successful treatment completion?

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Xpert MTB/RIF and Xpert Ultra assays for screening for pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in adults, irrespective of signs or symptoms.

How accurate are sputum Xpert tests for screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in adults whether or not they have tuberculosis symptoms?

Cochrane Systematic Review: NEW

Update: Xpert Ultra versus Xpert MTB/RIF for pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in adults with presumptive pulmonary tuberculosis

Why is improving the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis important?

Cochrane Systematic Review: UPDATE