Tuberculosis detection by pouched rats: Opportunities for reinforcement under low-prevalence conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2017.05.015
Abstract: Giant African pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei) have been employed successfully in two operational tuberculosis-detection projects in which they sniff sputum samples from symptomatic individuals who have visited tuberculosis clinics. The prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis in… read more here.
Keywords: low prevalence; tuberculosis detection; prevalence; opportunities reinforcement ... See more keywords