Diagnostic accuracy of three consecutive sputum smear for AFB among TB patients visiting chest OPD
Proceedings-Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute. 2010; 24 (2): 91-95
in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
sputum smear examination for acid-fast bacilli [AFB] can diagnose up to 50-60% of cases of pulmonary tuberculosis .in well-equipped laboratories. In low-income countries, poor access to high, quality microscopy services contributes to, even lower rates of AFB detection
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Type of study:
Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Proceedings-Shaikh Zayed Postgrad. Med. Inst.
Year:
2010
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