Sputum microscopy for the diagnosis of HIV-associated pulmonary tuberculosis in Tanzania

Sputum microscopy for the diagnosis of HIV-associated pulmonary tuberculosis in Tanzania

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In many resource poor settings only sputum microscopy is employed for the diagnosis of HIV-associated pulmonary tuberculosis; sputum culture may not be available.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We determined the diagno...

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Main Authors: Lyimo Johnson, Waddell Richard, Wieland-Alter Wendy, Lounasvaara Tarja, Mtei Lillian, Matee Mecky, Bakari Muhammad, Pallangyo Kisali, von Reyn C Fordham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/68

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