The Comparison of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Detection using Molecular Rapid Test and Immunochromatography in Patients Suspected of Having Tuberculosis in Pangkajene and Kepulauan Regencies
Abstract:Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an acid-resistant bacterium that causes tuberculosis and can be detected using a variety of methods. This study aimed to determine the comparison of the detection results of Mycobacterium tuberculosis using the molecular rapid test (MRT) and immunochromatographic method. This research was conducted at Batara Siang Hospital, Pangkajene, and Kepulauan Regencies, in July-September 2019 using 100 samples. This study is cross-sectional research, applying the chi-square test for analysi… Show more
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