Comparison of stool and gastric content samples analyzed with genexpert ultra for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children under five in Niger: a multi-center diagnostic study
GeneXpert stool testing is a valuable complementary approach to gastric content examination for detecting tuberculosis. Integrating it into screening strategies, especially in resource-limited settings, can enhance pediatric tuberculosis detection and management.
Authors
- Saïdou Diallo Mamadou
- Moussa Saley Sahada
- O Tapha
- Abdou Natali Bassirou
- Laouali Maman Mourtala
- Mamoudou Garba Mariama
- Yacouba Abdourahamane
- B. Hassane
- Soumana Alphazazi
- Brah Souleymane
Institutions
- Université Abdou Moumouni (NE)
- Niger State Ministry of Health (NG)
- Université de Maradi (NE)
- National Hospital Niamey (NE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Microbiology
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-026-04928-6
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00