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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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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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
LILACS
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis
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Salud Global
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Técnicas Bacteriológicas
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Países en Desarrollo
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil