Evaluation of two novel Ziehl-Neelsen methods for tuberculosis diagnosis
West African Journal Of MedicinePeer ReviewedEH Frimpong +22006Journals
Currently, the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in Ghana relies on direct sputum smear, Ziehl- Neelsen (ZN) staining method. This method has low sensitivity and poses some health risks. The study was to compare the, direct sputum smear, (ZN) staining method against two newer ZN methods; 1% Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCL)-xylene floatation and 1% NaOCL sedimentation methods, to determine the most sensitive and the safes
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