Improving detection of tuberculosis among household contacts of index tuberculosis patients by an integrated approach in Myanmar: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Contact tracing for tuberculosis (TB) is a recommended measure to improve the case detection rate; however, actual implementation in Myanmar is limited and low detection rates have been reported. Household contacts of a known index TB case are at high risk of infection, thus a mo...
Main Authors: | Kyaw Ko Ko Htet, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul, Saw Thein, Edward B. McNeil, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3586-7 |
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