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A yield and cost comparison of tuberculosis contact investigation and intensified case finding in Uganda. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2020
IntroductionResource constraints in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) limit tuberculosis (TB) contact investigation despite evidence its benefits could outweigh costs, with increased efficiency when compared with intensified case finding (ICF ...
Michael Kakinda, Joseph K B Matovu
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Integrating intensified case finding of tuberculosis into HIV care: an evaluation from rural Swaziland [PDF]

BMC Health Services Research, 2011
Background Swaziland has the highest HIV prevalence in the world and the highest estimated tuberculosis incidence rate in the world. An estimated 80% of TB patients are also infected with HIV.
Nkawanyana Sabelo, Vandelanotte Joris, Kudsk-Iversen Søren, Lawes Timothy, Elden Susan, Welfare William, Walley John, Wright John   +7 more
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Performance of Clinical Screening Algorithms for Tuberculosis Intensified Case Finding among People Living with HIV in Western Kenya. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2016
OBJECTIVE:To assess the performance of symptom-based screening for tuberculosis (TB), alone and with chest radiography among people living with HIV (PLHIV), including pregnant women, in Western Kenya. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study.
Surbhi Modi, Joseph S Cavanaugh, Ray W Shiraishi, Heather L Alexander, Kimberly D McCarthy, Barbara Burmen, Hellen Muttai, Chad M Heilig, Allyn K Nakashima, Kevin P Cain   +9 more
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Implementation and effect of intensified case finding on diagnosis of tuberculosis in a large urban HIV clinic in Uganda: a retrospective cohort study. [PDF]

BMC Public Health, 2012
Background Increased detection of tuberculosis (TB) using intensified or active case finding (ICF) is one of the cornerstones of the Stop TB Strategy, and contrasts with passive case finding (PCF) which relies on self-reported symptoms. There is no clear
Hermans Sabine, Nasuuna Esther, van Leth Frank, Byhoff Elena, Schwarz Miriam, Hoepelman Andy, Lange Joep, Manabe Yukari C   +7 more
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Impact of intensified case-finding strategies on childhood TB case registration in Nepal. [PDF]

Public Health Action, 2015
Seven intervention districts with intensified childhood tuberculosis (TB) case-finding strategies implemented by a non-governmental organisation and seven control districts under the National Tuberculosis Programme, Nepal.To assess the differences in childhood TB case registrations and case registration rates per 100 000 population between two time ...
Joshi B, Chinnakali P, Shrestha A, Das M, Kumar AM, Pant R, Lama R, Sarraf RR, Dumre SP, Harries AD.   +9 more
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Intensified case-finding for latent tuberculosis infection among the Baltimore City Hispanic population. [PDF]

J Immigr Minor Health, 2013
Foreign-born immigrants are at high risk for latent TB infection (LTBI). In conjunction with the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), student volunteers conducted intensified LTBI case-finding (ICF) using tuberculin skin testing (TST) in the Hispanic community from 2006-2010. We sought to determine the yield of ICF and estimate the LTBI prevalence.
Desale M, Bringardner P, Fitzgerald S, Page K, Shah M.   +4 more
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Tuberculosis prevalence and associated factors among persons with diabetes mellitus after intensified case finding in three West African countries. [PDF]

Multidiscip Respir Med, 2021
Background: To determine the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and associated factors in persons with diabetes mellitus (DM) in Benin, Guinea and Senegal.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the largest DM center in each country. Participants systematically underwent clinical screening and chest radiography. Participants who were symptomatic
Wachinou AP, Ade S, Ndour Mbaye M, Bah B, Baldé N, Gninkoun J, Bekou W, Sarr M, Bah Sow O, Affolabi D, Merle C.   +10 more
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Tuberculosis case finding: Supplement intensified case finding among acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) hospitalized patients in Sa Kaeo province, Thailand [PDF]

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2019
Background and purpose: We aimed to estimate TB prevalence among in-patients hospitalized with acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) through a routine TB case finding approach (Patient-Initiated-Pathway, PIP) and among those without initial TB ...
Sathapana Naowarat, Chanapong Rojanaworarit, Wanwimon Surinsak, Kanjana Umain, Dara Ruadreaw, Somkid Yuenprakone, Apirak Pisutaporn, Arongrag C. Meeyai   +7 more
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Intensified case finding for screening tuberculosis among antenatal women in Delhi, India; A facility-based prospective observational study [PDF]

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2021
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy accentuates the risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including perinatal deaths, preterm births, and low birth weight babies.
Pragya Sharma, Yamini Marimuthu, Saurav Basu, Nandini Sharma, Y.M. Mala, Bharathnag Nagappa   +5 more
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HIV burden and the global fast-track targets progress among pregnant women in Tanzania calls for intensified case finding: Analysis of 2020 antenatal clinics HIV sentinel site surveillance. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2023
BackgroundFor successful HIV response, updated information on the burden and progress toward HIV elimination targets are required to guide programmatic interventions.
Erick Mboya, Mucho Mizinduko, Belinda Balandya, Jeremiah Mushi, Amon Sabasaba, Davis Elias Amani, Doreen Kamori, George Ruhago, Prosper Faustine, Werner Maokola, Veryeh Sambu, Mukome Nyamuhagata, Boniphace S Jullu, Amir Juya, Joan Rugemalila, George Mgomella, Sarah Asiimwe, Andrea B Pembe, Bruno Sunguya   +18 more
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