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Acid-fast smear and GeneXpert MTB/RIF versus mycobacterium culture results of the 26 lymph node specimens in the current study
| Mycobacterium culture | Acid-fast smear positive | Acid-fast smear negative | GeneXpert MTB/RIF positive | GeneXpert MTB/RIF negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive (n = 13) | 3 | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| Negative (n =13) | 1 | 12 | 3 | 10 |
MTBC = Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
