How to give a sample for testing for pulmonary tuberculosis. Most diagnostic tests for TB examine sputum coughed from the lungs. The lack of access to TB diagnosis is a major barrier to controlling TB which kills nearly 2 million people every year. New sensitive tests that are affordable and that can be used in a low tech environment are urgently needed.
Audiences:
General Public
Persons With LTBI
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis- Screening
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
Webpage