sputum smear positivity was infrequent and cultures were positive in only one-half of adolescents who met the case definition. Fourth, these patients tolerated TB medications as well as younger ...
The Xpert® MTB/RIF assay has been CE-marked for rapid molecular diagnosis of TB in Europe and has been endorsed by the WHO as a replacement for sputum smear microscopy for diagnosis of pulmonary ...
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Essential and common tests for Tuberculosis diagnosisSputum Smear. 108592892 Sputum smear microscopy remains the most widely used test for diagnosing pulmonary TB in resource-limited settings. This test involves staining sputum samples with special ...
TB of the cervix appears as friable papillary or vegetative masses or hypertrophy of the cervix, which may simulate invasive cervical cancer. Pap smears, which is gradually adopted by Kenyan women ...
Children were previously neglected as TB control efforts focused almost exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of adults with sputum smear-positive TB. However, the formulation of the ...
Common symptoms of infectious TB include persistent cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue. Diagnostic tests ...
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