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Comparative Yield of Different Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis among People Living with HIV in Western Kenya

BACKGROUND: Diagnosis followed by effective treatment of tuberculosis (TB) reduces transmission and saves lives in persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Sputum smear microscopy is widely used for diagnosis, despite limited sensitivity in PLHIV. Evidence is needed to determine the optimal diagnostic appro...

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Autores principales: Cavanaugh, Joseph S., Modi, Surbhi, Musau, Susan, McCarthy, Kimberly, Alexander, Heather, Burmen, Barbara, Heilig, Charles M., Shiraishi, Ray W., Cain, Kevin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4811572/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27023213
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0152364

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