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- Title
A systematic review of reported cost for smear and culture tests during multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment.
- Authors
Lu, Chunling; Liu, Qing; Sarma, Aartik; Fitzpatrick, Christopher; Falzon, Dennis; Mitnick, Carole D
- Abstract
In 2011, World Health Organization revised its recommendation for microbiological monitoring during treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) by increasing the frequency of culture examination from quarterly to monthly after culture conversion. Implementing the recommendation requires substantial additional investment in laboratory infrastructure. The objective of this review is to provide cost evidence that is needed for national TB programs to budget for optimal monitoring strategies.
- Publication
PloS one, 2013, Vol 8, Issue 2, pe56074
- ISSN
1932-6203
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0056074