Comparative Yield of Different Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis among People Living with HIV in Western Kenya.

Comparative Yield of Different Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis among People Living with HIV in Western Kenya.

Diagnosis followed by effective treatment of tuberculosis (TB) reduces transmission and saves lives in persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Sputum smear microscopy is widely used for diagnosis, despite limited sensitivity in PLHIV. Evidence is needed to determine the optimal diagnostic approach for thes...

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Main Authors: Joseph S Cavanaugh, Surbhi Modi, Susan Musau, Kimberly McCarthy, Heather Alexander, Barbara Burmen, Charles M Heilig, Ray W Shiraishi, Kevin Cain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4811572?pdf=render

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