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Advice on Samples for Tuberculosis Testing

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.

Author:
McNerney, R.
Format:
Webpage
Publication Date:
2010
ID:
33814
  • Persons With LTBI
  • TB
  • Diagnosis
  • Diagnosis- Screening
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