New and improved diagnostics for detection of drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (original) (raw)

2011, Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine

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This review focuses on advancements in diagnostic technologies for drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Despite improvements, significant challenges remain in accurately diagnosing drug-resistant forms due to inadequate laboratory resources and the complexity of second-line drug susceptibility testing. The paper discusses current phenotypic and genotypic diagnostic methods, their accuracy, and recommends future directions for the development of rapid, point-of-care tests suitable for various healthcare settings.