Rapid molecular tests for tuberculosis and tuberculosis drug resistance: a qualitative evidence synthesis of recipient and provider views
N Engel, EA Ochodo, PW Karanja… - Cochrane Database …, 2022 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Programmes that introduce rapid molecular tests for tuberculosis and
tuberculosis drug resistance aim to bring tests closer to the community, and thereby cut …
tuberculosis drug resistance aim to bring tests closer to the community, and thereby cut …
Active case-finding of tuberculosis in general populations and at-risk groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AS Bohlbro, VS Hvingelby, F Rudolf… - European …, 2021 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends active case-finding (ACF)
of tuberculosis (TB) in certain high-risk groups; however, more evidence is needed to …
of tuberculosis (TB) in certain high-risk groups; however, more evidence is needed to …
[HTML][HTML] Chest X-ray predicts cases of pulmonary tuberculosis among women of reproductive age with acute respiratory symptoms: A multi-center cross-sectional study
T Hailemariam, G Yimer, H Mohammed, H Bisrat… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Tuberculosis (TB) prevalence is increasing among women of reproductive age
(WRA) in sub-Saharan Africa, yet undiagnosed and untreated cases remain rather high with …
(WRA) in sub-Saharan Africa, yet undiagnosed and untreated cases remain rather high with …
The clinical presentation and detection of tuberculosis during pregnancy and in the postpartum period in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review and …
For women infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, pregnancy is associated with an
increased risk of developing or worsening TB disease. TB in pregnancy increases the risk of …
increased risk of developing or worsening TB disease. TB in pregnancy increases the risk of …
A systematic review and meta-analysis of active case finding for tuberculosis in India
Background Active case finding (ACF) for tuberculosis (TB) is the cornerstone case-finding
strategy in India's national TB policy. However, ACF strategies are highly diverse and pose …
strategy in India's national TB policy. However, ACF strategies are highly diverse and pose …
[HTML][HTML] Integrating tuberculosis screening into antenatal visits to improve tuberculosis diagnosis and care: Results from a pilot project in Pakistan
Background Active tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy has an adverse effect on maternal
and neonatal outcomes. This study analysed the results of a pilot project integrating TB …
and neonatal outcomes. This study analysed the results of a pilot project integrating TB …
A mixed-methods study on impact of active case finding on pulmonary tuberculosis treatment outcomes in India
AP Shah, JD Dave, MN Makwana, MP Rupani… - Archives of Public …, 2024 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health burden in India, with
elimination targets set for 2025. Active case finding (ACF) is crucial for improving TB case …
elimination targets set for 2025. Active case finding (ACF) is crucial for improving TB case …
Tuberculosis and its clinical consequences on Women's health
K Sundaram, LK Vajravelu - Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 2024 - Elsevier
Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis, a fatal infection resulting in widespread
illness and death. In 2020, approximately 10 million people were diagnosed with …
illness and death. In 2020, approximately 10 million people were diagnosed with …
Midwifery hurdles: Navigating tuberculosis screening challenges in South Africa
VM Chewe, SH Khunou - Curationis, 2024 - journals.co.za
Background In South Africa, screening for tuberculosis during pregnancy is a serious
challenge. Tuberculosis is one of the leading indirect causes of mortality in pregnant …
challenge. Tuberculosis is one of the leading indirect causes of mortality in pregnant …
[PDF][PDF] Fetomaternal outcome of pregnant women infected with tuberculosis: an analytical study
PF Lewis, AS Budhewar, NB Bavdekar - Journal of South Asian …, 2021 - jsafog.com
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global public health problem, despite that
maternal TB remains an obscure and underestimated issue. The prevalence of TB in …
maternal TB remains an obscure and underestimated issue. The prevalence of TB in …