Development and validation of a risk prediction model for pulmonary tuberculosis among presumptive tuberculosis cases in Ethiopia.

Haileab Fekadu WoldeArchie C A ClementsKefyalew Addis Alene

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

We developed a risk score that combines TB contact, number of TB symptoms and CXR abnormality to estimate individual risk of pulmonary TB among presumptive TB cases. Though the score is easy to calculate and internally validated, it needs external validation before widespread implementation in a new setting.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
primary care
pulmonary hypertension
healthcare
depressive symptoms
emergency department
hepatitis c virus
physical activity
sleep quality
hiv infected