New HIV/AIDS co-infection study findings have been reported by A.P. Trollip and co-researchers
2009 JUL 13 - (NewsRx.com) -- "Modifications in the FASTPlaqueTB (TM) test protocol have resulted in an increase in the analytical limits of detection," scientists in Cape Town, South Africa report. "This study investigated whether the performance of a modified prototype was able to increase the detection of smear-negative, culture-positive sputum samples as compared to the first generation FASTPlaqueTB test. Modifications to the FASTPlaqueTB did result in increased detection of smear-negative samples, but this was associated with a decrease in the specificity of the test," wrote A.P. Trollip and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "Before the FASTPlaqueTB can be considered as a viable replacement for smear microscopy and culture for the identification of tuberculosis, further work is required to resolve the performance issues identified in this study.." Trollip and colleagues published their study in International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (Performance of FASTPlaqueTB(TM) and a modified protocol in a high HIV prevalence community in South Africa. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2009;13(6):791-793). For more information, contact A.P. Trollip, Biotec Laboratories S Africa Pty Ltd, POB 50615, ZA-8002 Cape Town, South Africa. Publisher contact information for the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is: International Union Against Tuberculosis Lung Disease (I U a T L D), 68 Boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris, France. Keywords: South Africa, Cape Town, HIV/AIDS Co-Infection, AIDS, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Cutaneous Tuberculosis, Diagnostics, HIV, Human Immunodeficiency Virus Bacterial Infection, Lung Disease, Mycobacteria, Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Virology. This article was prepared by Tuberculosis Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Tuberculosis Week via NewsRx.com.
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