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November 8, 2011PLoS MedicineOpen Access

Rapid Diagnosis of Tuberculosis with the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay in High Burden Countries: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

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AVAnna VassallLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineSKSanne van KampenAmerican University of the Caribbean School of MedicineHSHojoon SohnSeoul National University

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