Tuberculosis diagnosis cascade in Blantyre, Malawi: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) control relies on early diagnosis and treatment. International guidelines recommend systematic TB screening at health facilities, but implementation is challenging. We investigated completion of recommended TB screening steps in Blantyre, Malawi. Methods A prosp...

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Main Authors: Helena R. A. Feasey, Elizabeth L. Corbett, Marriott Nliwasa, Luke Mair, Titus H. Divala, Wala Kamchedzera, Mc Ewen Khundi, Helen E. D. Burchett, Emily L. Webb, Hendramoorthy Maheswaran, S. Bertel Squire, Peter MacPherson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-05860-y