An Early Morning Sputum Sample Is Necessary for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Even with More Sensitive Techniques: A Prospective Cohort Study among Adolescent TB-Suspects in Uganda

An Early Morning Sputum Sample Is Necessary for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Even with More Sensitive Techniques: A Prospective Cohort Study among Adolescent TB-Suspects in Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends collection of two sputum samples for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, with at least one being an early morning (EM) using smear microscopy. It remains unclear whether this is necessary even when sputum culture is employed. Here, we determined the diagnostic...

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Main Authors: Willy Ssengooba, David P. Kateete, Anne Wajja, Eric Bugumirwa, Gerald Mboowa, Carolyn Namaganda, Germine Nakayita, Maria Nassolo, Francis Mumbowa, Benon B. Asiimwe, James Waako, Suzanne Verver, Philippa Musoke, Harriet Mayanja-Kizza, Moses L. Joloba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Tuberculosis Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/970203

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