Early health technology assessment of tongue swab for non-sputum based pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis in ThailandResearch in context
Summary: Background: Sputum-based diagnostic methods for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are challenging for patients who cannot produce sputum. Non-sputum-based approaches, such as tongue swab (TS), can address this gap. This study conducts an early Health Technology Assessment (HTA) of TS for PTB di...
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Main Authors: | Langming Mou, Teerawat Wiwatpanit, Apiwat Piriyapol, Puwadol Chawengkul, Janjira Thaipadungpanit, Puttarin Kulchaitanaroaj, Yot Teerawattananon, Yi Wang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-02-01
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Series: | The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772368225000046 |
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