Variability in distribution and use of tuberculosis diagnostic tests in Kenya: a cross-sectional survey

Variability in distribution and use of tuberculosis diagnostic tests in Kenya: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Globally, 40% of all tuberculosis (TB) cases, 65% paediatric cases and 75% multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases are missed due to underreporting and/or under diagnosis. A recent Kenyan TB prevalence survey found that a significant number of TB cases are being missed here. Under...

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Main Authors: J. N. Oliwa, J. Maina, P. Ayieko, D. Gathara, I. A. Kathure, E. Masini, A. H. van’t Hoog, M. B. van Hensbroek, M. English
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Diagnostics
Tests
Distribution
Use
Adults
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3237-z

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