Improving detection of tuberculosis among household contacts of index tuberculosis patients by an integrated approach in Myanmar: a cross-sectional study.
Kyaw Ko Ko HtetTippawan LiabsuetrakulSaw TheinEdward B McNeilVirasakdi ChongsuvivatwongPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2018)
The integrated approach of TB contact tracing by special arrangement for CXR, sputum and gene Xpert MTB/RIF examination yielded a high TB detection rate in a high TB prevalence area. Logistic and financial administration is needed to strengthen contact tracing. Further research on high-risk household contacts should be considered for increasing TB detection rates.
Keyphrases
- mycobacterium tuberculosis
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- loop mediated isothermal amplification
- label free
- real time pcr
- end stage renal disease
- risk factors
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- physical activity
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- emergency department
- cystic fibrosis
- copy number
- dna methylation
- patient reported