Factors Affecting Discordance between Sputum Smear and Culture Conversion Rates In Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Study in Developing Country
Duangjai Duangrithi, Kamol Phojanamongkolkij, Vipa Thanachartwet, Pasakorn Jitruckthai, Varunee Desakorn, Pongsak Chunpongthong, Yuthichai Kasetjaroen, Chureeratana Bowonwatanuwong, Charoen Chuchottaworn & Punnee Pitisuttithum · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014
Abstracts Aims: To assess the performance of sputum AFB smear for monitoring treatment response and outcome of anti-tuberculous drugs among newly diagnosed smear positive pulmonary TB patients. Study Design: This study was conducted prospectively among newly diagnosed smear p...
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10.9734/IJTDH/2014/7885