The burden of subclinical TB in Nigeria

• Main Authors: B. Odume (Author), C. Ogbudebe (Author), Y. Mukadi (Author), C. Dim (Author), E. Chukwu (Author), O. Chukwuogo (Author), S. Useni (Author), N. Nwokoye (Author), M. Sheshi (Author), D. Nongo (Author), R. Eneogu (Author), A. Ihesie (Author), E. Ubochioma (Author), C. Anyaike (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Union, 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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SETTING: This study is a retrospective review of a large-scale systematic TB screening project conducted in six states of Nigeria. OBJECTIVE: To determine the magnitude and characteristics of subclinical TB and the relative contributions of bacteriological versus clinical diagnosis in its identifica...