Symptom and digital chest X-ray TB screening in South African prisons: yield and cost-effectiveness

Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Pages: 295 - 302
Published: Mar 1, 2020
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Correctional inmates are at a high risk of tuberculosis (TB). The optimal approach to screening this population is unclear.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed records from TB screening in 64 correctional facilities in South Africa between January 2015 and July 2016. Inmates received symptom screening (any of cough, fever, weight loss, or night sweats) combined with digital chest X-ray (CXR), when available. CXRs were assessed as...
Paper Details
Title
Symptom and digital chest X-ray TB screening in South African prisons: yield and cost-effectiveness
Published Date
Mar 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
24
Issue
3
Pages
295 - 302
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