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Treatment outcome of tuberculosis patients detected using accelerated vs. passive case finding in Myanmar

DOI

25

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0

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2018

Year

Phue Khaing, Nang Thu Thu Kyaw, Srinath Satyanarayana, Nay Lynn Oo, T. H. Aung, Horodets'kyi Oo, Khine Wut Yee Kyaw, Kyaw Soe, Saw Thein, T. Thwin,
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

Abstract

ACF detected a significant proportion of TB cases in study townships; treatment outcomes in cases detected using ACF and those detected using PCF were similar. More tailored interventions are needed to improve treatment outcomes in patients at a higher risk of unsuccessful treatment outcomes.