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Yield and Coverage of Active Case Finding Interventions for Tuberculosis Control:A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Ruth W DeyaLinnet N MaseseWalter JaokoJeremiah Chakaya MuhwaLilian MbuguaDavid J HorneSusan M Graham
Published in: Tuberculosis research and treatment (2022)
ACF activities can be implemented successfully in various populations and settings. Screening yield was highest in internally-displaced person and healthcare settings, and among PLWH and children. In high-prevalence settings, ACF approaches that screen individuals with laboratory tests regardless of symptoms have higher yield than approaches focused on symptomatic individuals.
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