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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...
Autores principales: | Cavanaugh, Joseph S., Modi, Surbhi, Musau, Susan, McCarthy, Kimberly, Alexander, Heather, Burmen, Barbara, Heilig, Charles M., Shiraishi, Ray W., Cain, Kevin |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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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