A multi-parameter diagnostic clinical decision tree for the rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis in HIV-positive patients presenting to an emergency centre [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Background: Early diagnosis is essential to reduce the morbidity and mortality of HIV-associated tuberculosis. We developed a multi-parameter clinical decision tree to facilitate rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis using point-of-care diagnostic tests in HIV-positive patients presenting to an emergency...

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Main Authors: Graeme Meintjes, Daniël Jacobus van Hoving, Andre Pascal Kengne, Gary Maartens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wellcome 2022-05-01
Series:Wellcome Open Research
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Online Access:https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/5-72/v2