Scientific Publication

Has TB CARE I sputum transport improved access to culture services for retreatment tuberculosis patients in Zimbabwe?

author(s) Timire, C. - Takarinda, K. - Sandy, C. - Zishiri, C.
from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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regions
  • Eastern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
  • Northern Europe
  • Europe
citation

Timire C, Takarinda K, Sandy C, Zishiri C, Kumar AM V, Harries AD. Has TB CARE I sputum transport improved access to culture services for retreatment tuberculosis patients in Zimbabwe? Public Health Action (Internet). 2018;8(2):66–71. Available from: http://ingentaconnect.com/contentone/iuatld/pha/2018/00000008/00000002/…

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Abstract

Retreatment tuberculosis (TB) patients in Zimbabwe are investigated using microscopy, Xpert® MTB/RIF and culture + drug susceptibility testing (CDST). TB CARE I, a sputum transport service using motorcycles, was introduced to transport specimens between peripheral health facilities and laboratories, including National Reference Laboratories (NRLs). Objectives: To compare access to CDST and treatment outcomes among retreatment TB patients in facilities with and those without TB CARE I support. This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)

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