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PCR sensibility
| Study | Period | Geographical area | Specimens number | TB PCR + | Pulmonary PCR | Extrapulmonary PCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amin et al. [30] | 2004 | Pakistan | 766 | 297.21 (38.8%) | 7/10 (70%)(BAL) | 17/44 (38.6%)(pus) |
| Portillo et al. [24] | 1995–1997 | Mexico | 65 | 61 | 17/16 (94%)(pleural) | 15/14(93%) (ascitic) |
| Cheng et al. [22] | 2002–2004 | Hong Kong | 224 | 148 (66.07%) | 79/65 (82.3%) | 16/13 (81.2%)(tissue) |
| Runa et al. [10] | 2004 | Bangladesh | 135 | 93/135 (68.9%) | 135 | 0 |
