Higher prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis revealed by Xpert MTB/RIF ultra among drug users in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract Introduction: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the eight countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) in the world. The public health system is inadequate and the screening for TB in the key and vulnerable population (KVP), including drug users (DU) is not currently done. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of pulmonary TB among DU in Kinshasa by comparing molecular tests with microscopic techniques. Methods: A cross-sectional study covering 22 townships (out