Open AccessSputum smear microscopy in DOTS: Are three samples necessary? An analysis and its implications in tuberculosis control
Author(s) -
Sukhesh Rao
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.45196
Subject(s) - medicine , sputum , morning , tuberculosis , pulmonary tuberculosis , sample (material) , microscopy , tuberculosis control , pathology , chromatography , chemistry
To assess relevance of spot morning spot (SMS) method of smear microscopy in tuberculosis control by directly observed treatment short course (DOTS).