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Sputum, sex and scanty smears: new case definition may reduce sex disparities in smear-positive tuberculosis.

Andrew Ramsay, Maryline Bonnet, L Gagnidze, W Githui, Francis Varaine, Philippe J. Guérin

PubMed · 2009 · 27 citations · 22 references

Abstract

Higher SPC notification rates in men are commonly reported by TB control programmes. The revised WHO SPC definition may reduce sex disparities in notification. This should be considered when evaluating other interventions aimed at reducing these. Further study is required on the effects of the human immuno-deficiency virus and instructed specimen collection on sex-specific impact of new SPC definition.

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