Assessing new strategies for TB diagnosis in low- and middle-income countries
Braz. j. infect. dis
;
17(2): 211-217, Mar.-Apr. 2013. ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-673201
ABSTRACT
In this manuscript, we report the current situation of tuberculosis globally and in Brazil, the need for new strategies toward tuberculosis control, focusing on new diagnostic technologies. Critical comments are given on the state of the art regarding the evaluation of new health technologies, degree of scientific evidence needed, evaluation of clinical impact, cost-effectiveness of incorporation into the health system and the social impact.
Full text:
Available
Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Tuberculosis
/
Global Health
/
Bacteriological Techniques
/
Developing Countries
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
/
Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Rede TB/BR
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS