Diagnostic work-up and loss of tuberculosis suspects in Jogjakarta, Indonesia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Early and accurate diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is critical for successful TB control. To assist in the diagnosis of smear-negative pulmonary TB, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the use of a diagnostic algo...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Riris, Matthys Francine, Dwihardiani Bintari, Rintiswati Ning, de Vlas Sake J, Mahendradhata Yodi, van der Stuyft Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/132