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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...
Autor principal: | Rao, Sukhesh |
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Formato: | Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |
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