Obstacles for optimal tuberculosis case detection in primary health centers (PHC) in Sidoarjo district, East Java, Indonesia

• Main Authors: Rachmawati Tety (Author), Sulistyowati Muji (Author), Rahariyani Lutfia (Author), Budiono (Author), Wahyuni Chatarina U (Author), Djuwari (Author), Yuliwati Sri (Author), van der Werf Marieke J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem worldwide. Detection of the most infectious cases of tuberculosis - sputum smear-positive pulmonary cases - by passive case finding is an essential component of TB control. The di...