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Advice on Samples for Tuberculosis Testing
Author:
McNerney, R.
Publication Date:
2010
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Format:
Webpage
Language:
English
Abstract
How to give a sample for testing for pulmonary tuberculosis. Most diagnostic tests for TB examine sputum coughed from the lungs. The lack of access to TB diagnosis is a major barrier to controlling TB which kills nearly 2 million people every year. New sensitive tests that are affordable and that can be used in a low tech environment are urgently needed.Publisher:
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Audience(s):
General Public, Persons With LTBI
Topic:
Diagnosis, Diagnosis- Screening
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