Modelling the impact of chest X-ray and alternative triage approaches prior to seeking a tuberculosis diagnosis.

Abu A M Shazzadur RahmanIvor LangleyRafael GalliezAfrânio KritskiEwan TomenyS Bertel Squire

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2019)

A model for the impact assessment of alternative triage approaches has been tested. The results from using the approach demonstrate its usefulness in informing policy in a typical high burden setting for tuberculosis.

Keyphrases

emergency department
mycobacterium tuberculosis
mental health
pulmonary tuberculosis
hiv aids
public health
healthcare
high resolution
adverse drug
risk factors
dual energy
computed tomography
antiretroviral therapy