Assessing new strategies for TB diagnosis in low- and middle-income countries
Braz. j. infect. dis
; 17(2): 211-217, Mar.-Apr. 2013. ilus
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| ID: lil-673201
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ABSTRACT
In this manuscript, we report the current situation of tuberculosis globally and in Brazil, the need for new strategies toward tuberculosis control, focusing on new diagnostic technologies. Critical comments are given on the state of the art regarding the evaluation of new health technologies, degree of scientific evidence needed, evaluation of clinical impact, cost-effectiveness of incorporation into the health system and the social impact.
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Bases de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
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Saúde Global
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Técnicas Bacteriológicas
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Países em Desenvolvimento
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil