Studies have been targeting to evaluate newer automated culture systems techniques for different types of samples to provide a more rapid diagnosis relying on sensitive and specific principle with the ability to discriminate between viable and dead mycobacterial bacilli. This study aimed at assessment of bactalert, biomerieux ® culture system as a rapid diagnostic tool for tuberculous pleural effusion fluid in comparison with Lowenstein Jensen conventional culture and Zeil Nelseen stained smears. | Rapid detection of mycobacteria using automated detection incubation system in exudative pleural effusion in Alexandria main university hospital
