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Last Update: 09/05/2024 08:05 AM
Current Deck: 01 Anki Avengers::Medicine 03::03PED::01 APIE
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TB Diagnosis ideal for adolescents and older children who can expectorate (>8 yrs old)
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Induced sputum is effective for children as young as 1 year old
Nontraditional specimens (Stool, nasopharyngeal, and urine
specimens) can be collected in high-burden TB settings.
Improve the sensitivity of a diagnosis of TB in children
Easier to obtain than respiratory specimens but less sensitive in diagnosing TB in children compared to sputum or serial gastric aspirate specimens.
Nontraditional specimens (Stool, nasopharyngeal, and urine
specimens) can be collected in high-burden TB settings.
Improve the sensitivity of a diagnosis of TB in children
Easier to obtain than respiratory specimens but less sensitive in diagnosing TB in children compared to sputum or serial gastric aspirate specimens.
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Pathoma
Boards and Beyond
First Aid
Sketchy
Pixorize
Physeo
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