Implementation of an active case management network to identify HIV‐positive infants and accelerate the initiation of antiretroviral therapy, Thailand 2015 to 2018
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25450
Abstract: Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) can reduce HIV‐related morbidity and mortality in HIV‐positive infants. We implemented an Active Case Management Network to promote early ART initiation Aiming for Cure (ACC) in August 2014. We… read more here.
Keywords: antiretroviral therapy; initiation; active case; hiv positive ... See more keywords
Should neighbours of tuberculosis (TB) cases be prioritised for active case finding in high TB-burden settings? A prospective molecular epidemiological study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-019137
Abstract: Introduction In high tuberculosis (TB)-burden countries, considerable transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb) likely occurs outside of households. We aimed to estimate the TB prevalence and incidence in households and neighbourhoods around known TB cases… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; neighbourhood contacts; household; case ... See more keywords
Prediagnostic loss to follow-up in an active case finding tuberculosis programme: a mixed-methods study from rural Bihar, India
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033706
Abstract: Objective To quantify the prediagnostic loss to follow-up (PDLFU) in an active case finding tuberculosis (TB) programme and identify the barriers and enablers in undergoing diagnostic evaluation. Design Explanatory mixed-methods design. Setting A rural population… read more here.
Keywords: prediagnostic loss; active case; loss follow; case finding ... See more keywords
Enhanced active case finding of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Namibia: a protocol for the hotspots, hospitals, and households (H3TB) study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082665
Abstract: Introduction Namibia is a high tuberculosis (TB)-burden country with an estimated incidence of 460/100 000 (around 12 000 cases) per year. Approximately 4.5% of new cases and 7.9% of previously treated TB cases are multidrug resistant… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; case finding; hospitals households; hotspots hospitals ... See more keywords
Geographical targeting of active case finding for tuberculosis in Pakistan using hotspots identified by artificial intelligence software (SPOT-TB): study protocol for a pragmatic stepped wedge cluster randomised control trial
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2023-002079
Abstract: Introduction Pakistan has significantly strengthened its capacity for active case finding (ACF) for tuberculosis (TB) that is being implemented at scale in the country. However, yields of ACF have been lower than expected, raising concerns… read more here.
Keywords: case finding; spot; trial; pakistan ... See more keywords
High yield of retrospective active case finding for leprosy in Comoros
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010158
Abstract: Cavaliero and colleagues [1,2] describe a high yield of retrospective active case finding for leprosy in Cambodia, which has a fairly low level of endemicity. We conducted a comparable survey in high prevalence villages on… read more here.
Keywords: yield retrospective; active case; high yield; retrospective active ... See more keywords
The impact of active case finding on transmission dynamics of tuberculosis: A modelling study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257242
Abstract: Background In the last decade, active case finding (ACF) strategies for tuberculosis (TB) have been implemented in many diverse settings, with some showing large increases in case detection and reporting at the sub-national level. There… read more here.
Keywords: impact active; active case; transmission; impact ... See more keywords
Community-based COVID-19 active case finding and rapid response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Improving case detection and response
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0278251
Abstract: A community-based coronavirus disease (COVID-19) active case-finding strategy using an antigen-detecting rapid diagnostic test (Ag-RDT) was implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to enhance COVID-19 case detection. With this pilot community-based active case… read more here.
Keywords: active case; case; case finding; response ... See more keywords
National Active Case-Finding Program for Tuberculosis in Prisons, Peru, 2024
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DOI: 10.3201/eid3103.241727
Abstract: During January–September 2024, a national active case-finding program in Peru’s prisons screened >38,000 persons for tuberculosis (TB) using chest radiography with automated interpretation and rapid molecular tests. The program found high percentages of TB, rifampin-resistant… read more here.
Keywords: national active; case finding; program; active case ... See more keywords
Exploring Active Case Detection Approaches for Leprosy Diagnosis in Varied Endemic Settings: A Comprehensive Scoping Review
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DOI: 10.3390/life14080937
Abstract: (1) Background: The global burden of leprosy is not shared equally; with the majority of cases being diagnosed in Brazil, India, and Indonesia. Understanding the methods of active case detection (ACD) used in high and… read more here.
Keywords: methods active; case; active case; case detection ... See more keywords
Synergistic Impact of Active Case Detection and Early Hospitalization for Controlling the Spread of Yellow Fever Outbreak in Nigeria: An Epidemiological Modeling and Optimal Control Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/math12233817
Abstract: Capturing the factors influencing yellow fever (YF) outbreaks is essential for effective public health interventions, especially in regions like Nigeria, where the disease poses significant health risks. This study explores the synergistic effects of active… read more here.
Keywords: control; early hospitalization; analysis; hospitalization ... See more keywords