LogoLogoMSF Science Portal
  • My saved items
logo

© Médecins Sans Frontières

MSF Science Portal
About MSF Science Portal
About MSF
Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use

v2.1.4829.produseast1

Journal Article > Commentary

New diagnostic tests for tuberculosis in southern countries: from theory to practice in Southern countries

Bonnet MMB
Download
Download
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is responsible of 1.7 millions of deaths per year worldwide. In high burden countries sputum smear-microscopy diagnoses only half of the cases of pulmonary TB. It is unlikely that a new test will replace smear-microscopy in peripheral services in the short term.
Subject Area
tuberculosisdiagnostics
DOI
10.1016/j.rmr.2011.10.002
Published Date
08-Nov-2011
PubMed ID
22152938
Languages
English
Journal
Revue des Maladies Respiratoires
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 28, Issue 10
Issue Date
01-Dec-2011
Dimensions Badge