Performance of LED Fluorescence Microscopy for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV Positive Individuals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Background. Despite its lower sensitivity, smear microscopy remains the main diagnostic method for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in resource-limited countries as TB culturing methods like LJ (Lowenstein-Jensen) are expensive to use as a routine base. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of LE...

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Main Authors: Konjit Getachew, Tamrat Abebe, Abebaw Kebede, Adane Mihret, Getachew Melkamu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Tuberculosis Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/794064