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Comparison of two methods for acquisition of sputum samples for diagnosis of suspected tuberculosis in smear-negative or sputum-scarce people: a randomised controlled trial

BACKGROUND: Sputum obtained either under instruction from a health-care worker or through induction can improve case detection of active tuberculosis. However, the best initial sputum sampling strategy for adults with suspected smear-negative or sputum-scarce tuberculosis in primary care is unclear....

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Published in:Lancet Respir Med
Main Authors: Peter, Jonathan G, Theron, Grant, Pooran, Anil, Thomas, Johnson, Pascoe, Mellissa, Dheda, Keertan
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: 2013
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4632198/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24429245
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600(13)70120-6
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