Performance of algorithms for tuberculosis active case finding in underserved high-prevalence settings in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Kimcheng Choun (Author), Tom Decroo (Author), Tan Eang Mao (Author), Natalie Lorent (Author), Lisanne Gerstel (Author), Jacob Creswell (Author), Andrew J. Codlin (Author), Lutgarde Lynen (Author), Sopheak Thai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Most studies evaluate active case findings (ACF) for bacteriologically confirmed TB. Adapted diagnostic approaches are needed to identify cases with lower bacillary loads. Objectives: To assess the likelihood of diagnosing all forms of TB, including clinically diagnosed pulmonary and ext...