Tuberculosis Case Detection

Closing the gap between estimated and notified TB cases is important for patient outcomes and global End TB Strategy targets. A clinically important gap exists between estimated annual TB cases and cases formally detected and notified to h…

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Closing the gap between estimated and notified TB cases is important for patient outcomes and global End TB Strategy targets. A clinically important gap exists between estimated annual TB cases and cases formally detected and notified to health authorities. Undiagnosed TB patients may miss treatment, continue transmitting infection, and remain absent from surveillance systems.