Multiple Sampling in One Day to Optimize Smear Microscopy in Children with Tuberculosis in Yemen

Nasher Al‐Aghbari, Najla Al‐Sonboli, Mohammed A. Yassin, John Coulter, Zayed Atef, Ali Al‐Eryani, Luís E. Cuevas

PLoS ONE · 2009 · 39 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

The examination of multiple tests the first day of consultation identified a similar proportion of smear-positive children than specimens collected over several days; would require half the number of tests and significantly less hospitalization. Optimized smear microscopy approaches for children should be explored further.

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