Tuberculosis in the Torres Strait: the lady doth test too much

• Main Authors: J'Belle Foster (Author), Ben Marais (Author), Rotona Martin (Author), Dunstan Peniyamina (Author), Diana Mendez (Author), Jeffrey Warner (Author), Emma McBryde (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: James Cook University, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) requires rapid diagnosis and treatment to prevent ongoing transmission. Collection of two sputum specimens is considered the minimum requirement for the diagnosis of PTB but current guidelines in the Torres Strait Islands, Australia, recommen...