The diagnostic yield of brushing versus non-brushing bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for Xpert MTB/RIF in patients with suspected tuberculosis: a prospective self-controlled study

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 2026

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Authors: Xuegang Zhou, Nan Tang, Xiuqing Liao, Xiaoli Bao
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-026-05435-2
Cited by: 0
References: 27

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Publication details

Journal / source
European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
Volume
45
Issue
5
Pages
1441–1448
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN