New diagnostics for tuberculosis: fulfilling patient needs first
Background An effective tuberculosis (TB) control programme requires early diagnosis and immediate initiation of treatment. Any delays in diagnosing TB not only impair a patient's prognosis, but also increase the risks of transmitting the disease within the community. Unfortunately, the most re...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of the International AIDS Society |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/1758-2652-13-40 |