A Model of Tuberculosis Screening for Pregnant Women in Resource-Limited Settings Using Xpert MTB/RIF
Timely diagnosis and treatment of maternal tuberculosis (TB) is important to reduce morbidity and mortality for both the mother and child, particularly in women who are coinfected with HIV. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the integration of TB/HIV screening into antenatal services but...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pregnancy |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/565049 |
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