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Original Articles

Evaluation of the GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay performance in sputum samples with various characteristics from presumed pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Shiselweni region, Eswatini

Durbbin Lupiya Mulengwaa Nhlangano Tuberculosis Laboratory, Nhlangano, Eswatini;b Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa
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Maropeng Charles Monyamab Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa
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Sogolo Lucky Lebelob Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, University of South Africa, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 170-177 | Received 14 Jan 2021, Accepted 06 Oct 2021, Published online: 27 Oct 2021

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