Accuracy and Incremental Yield of the Chest X-Ray in Screening for Tuberculosis in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
The WHO END TB strategy requires ≥90% case detection to combat tuberculosis (TB). Increased TB case detection requires a more sensitive and specific screening tool. Currently, the symptoms recommended for screening TB have been found to be suboptimal since up to 44% of individuals with TB are asympt...
Main Authors: | Joanitah Nalunjogi, Frank Mugabe, Irene Najjingo, Pastan Lusiba, Francis Olweny, Joseph Mubiru, Edward Kayongo, Rogers Sekibira, Achilles Katamba, Bruce Kirenga |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Tuberculosis Research and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6622809 |
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