Active tuberculosis detection by pouched rats in 2014: More than 2,000 new patients found in two countries.
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DOI: 10.1002/jaba.356
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major problem in poor countries because sensitive diagnostic tools are unavailable. In 2014, our pouched rats evaluated sputum from 21,600 Tanzanians and 9,048 Mozambicans whose sputum had previously been evaluated by… read more here.
Keywords: microscopy; active tuberculosis; tuberculosis detection; pouched rats ... See more keywords
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
Tuberculosis Detection in Chest Radiographs Using Spotted Hyena Algorithm Optimized Deep and Handcrafted Features
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/9263379
Abstract: Lung abnormality in humans is steadily increasing due to various causes, and early recognition and treatment are extensively suggested. Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the lung diseases, and due to its occurrence rate and harshness,… read more here.
Keywords: spotted hyena; hyena algorithm; using spotted; tuberculosis detection ... See more keywords
Application of serial tests for Mycobacterium tuberculosis detection to active lung tuberculosis cases in Indonesia
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-019-4350-9
Abstract: ObjectiveRapid detection and accurate diagnosis are very important in managing active tuberculosis because they provide an advantage in preventing further disease transmission. In accordance with the recommendation of the World Health Organization, the Indonesian Tuberculosis… read more here.
Keywords: detection; lung tuberculosis; tuberculosis detection; serial tests ... See more keywords