Distribution and Availability of Essential Tuberculosis Diagnostic Items in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Distribution and Availability of Essential Tuberculosis Diagnostic Items in Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Adequate supplies of tuberculosis laboratory reagents and consumables are necessary for tuberculosis diagnosis and monitoring of treatment response. This study assessed the distribution and stock levels of laboratory commodities used in tuberculosis control in health centers of Amhara region, Ethiop...

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Main Authors:	Mulusew Alemneh Sinishaw, Gebremedhin Berhe Gebregergs, Melashu Balew Shiferaw
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:	PLoS ONE
Online Access:	http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4671647?pdf=render

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