Assessing new strategies for TB diagnosis in low- and middle-income countries

Afrânio Kritski, Paula I. Fujiwara, Maria Armanda Vieira, Antonio Ruffino Netto, Martha Maria Oliveira, Gisele Huf, Bertie Squire

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)211-217
Number of pages7
JournalThe Brazilian journal of infectious diseases
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2013

Keywords

  • Diagnostics
  • Evidence
  • Impact
  • Innovation
  • Policy
  • Regulatory agency
  • Tuberculosis

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