A Nomogram Predictive Model for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Detection by GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay in Paediatric Patients
In children and adolescents, TB is more common in older individuals and consists primarily of new cases. The nomogram model has good predictive value for DR-TB risk. Key predictors include retreatment, smoking, right middle lobe involvement and cavity formation. The GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay is a potential early screening tool for DR-TB. Further validation with larger samples is needed.
Authors
- Lingchao Wang
- Meigui Han
- Jiwei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1353-4445)
- Shu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9878-0604)
- Can Guo
- Na Wei
- Dean Zhao
- Fangmin Zhang
- Weijie Guo
- Nan Zhou
- Xiaonan Guo
Institutions
- First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection and Drug Resistance
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/idr.s542863
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Xinxiang Medical University