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Sputum smear microscopy in DOTS: Are three samples necessary? An analysis and its implications in tuberculosis control

OBJECTIVES: To assess relevance of spot morning spot (SMS) method of smear microscopy in tuberculosis control by directly observed treatment short course (DOTS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Screening of smear microscopy results of 546 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis at our DOTS centre. RESULTS: Among 546...

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Autor principal: Rao, Sukhesh
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2009
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2813116/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20165586
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-2113.45196