Improving tuberculosis case detection through contact risk stratification by Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra and spatial parameters: Evaluation of an innovative active case finding strategy in Mozambique (Xpatial-TB).

• Main Authors: Belén Saavedra (Author), Dinis Nguenha (Author), Laura de la Torre-Pérez (Author), Edson Mambuque (Author), Gustavo Tembe (Author), Laura Oliveras (Author), Matthew Rudd (Author), Paulo Philimone (Author), Benedita Jose (Author), Juan Ignacio Garcia (Author), Neide Gomes (Author), Shilzia Munguambe (Author), Helio Chiconela (Author), Milton Nhanommbe (Author), Santiago Izco (Author), Sozinho Acacio (Author), Alberto L García-Basteiro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Prompt diagnosis is critical for tuberculosis (TB) control, as it enables early treatment which in turn, reduces transmission and improves treatment outcomes. We investigated the impact on TB diagnosis of introducing Xpert Ultra as the frontline diagnostic test, combined with an innovative active-ca...