Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5672398 | Indian Journal of Tuberculosis | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In high TB prevalence countries, EBUS diagnoses a higher number of granulomatous than malignant diseases. EBUS specimen should, therefore, be subjected also to mycobacterial smear, culture, and Xpert MTB/RIF for optimal results.
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Authors
Balamugesh Thangakunam, Barney Thomas Jesudason Isaac, Devasahayam Jesudas Christopher,