Challenges of loss to follow-up in tuberculosis research
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In studies evaluating methods for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB), follow-up to verify the presence or absence of active TB is crucial and high dropout rates may significantly affect the validity of the results. In a study assessing the diagnostic performance of the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube test in TB suspect children in Tanzania, factors influencing patient adherence to attend follow-up examinations and reasons for not attending were examined.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | e40183 |
Tidsskrift | PLOS ONE |
Vol/bind | 7 |
Udgave nummer | 7 |
ISSN | 1932-6203 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - jul. 2012 |
ID: 48809473