Mycobacterium tubeculosis infection Pneumocystis pneumoniae
Conditions
Interventions
Conducting Digital PCR assay targeting the pathogenic microorganism specific genes using purified DNA from blood or other body fluid samples.
Sponsors
Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Department of Respirology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with active TB infection who are planned to start on anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy and have capability of informed consent. Individuals with or suspected with pneumocystis pneumonia who have capability of informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals without capability of informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Consistency with existing diagnostic methods | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMasaki Yamamoto
Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University Department of Respirology
Outcome results
None listed