Implementation and effect of intensified case finding on diagnosis of tuberculosis in a large urban HIV clinic in Uganda: a retrospective cohort study.

Implementation and effect of intensified case finding on diagnosis of tuberculosis in a large urban HIV clinic in Uganda: a retrospective cohort study.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increased detection of tuberculosis (TB) using intensified or active case finding (ICF) is one of the cornerstones of the Stop TB Strategy, and contrasts with passive case finding (PCF) which relies on self-reported symptoms. There i...

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Main Authors: Hermans Sabine, Nasuuna Esther, van Leth Frank, Byhoff Elena, Schwarz Miriam, Hoepelman Andy, Lange Joep, Manabe Yukari C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Intensified case finding
Tuberculosis
Screening
HIV/AIDS
Implementation research
Resource-limited setting
Costing analysis
Yield
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/674

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