Tuberculosis-loop-mediated isothermal amplification implementation in Cameroon: Challenges, lessons learned and recommendations.

Valerie Flore Donkeng-Donfack Suzanne M Ongoulal Yvonne J Djieugoue Yannick Kamdem Simo Henri Manga Danielle A D Tollo Edwige M A Belinga Vincent Mbassa Jean L Abena Sara Eyangoh

Published in: African journal of laboratory medicine (2022)

The implementation and scaling up of TB-LAMP in Cameroon contributed to increase access to tuberculosis molecular diagnosis in remote settings and as such improved tuberculosis case notification. However, to better enhance this notification and optimise the use of a TB-LAMP instrument, a suitable sample transport system is recommended.

Keyphrases

loop mediated isothermal amplification
mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
sensitive detection
primary care
healthcare
hiv aids
quality improvement
adverse drug
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
quantum dots
antiretroviral therapy
drug induced