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Tongue swab <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> qPCR for community screening of asymptomatic TB vs. clinic-based triage of symptomatic TB

2026Open accessUniversity of Cape Town

Abstract

Sensitivity of tongue swab high-volume qPCR for community-based, household screening for asymptomatic TB was low, approximately half that of facility-based triage for symptomatic TB, but increased with radiographic severity and sputum bacillary load.

Research topics

  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies
  • Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

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DOI: 10.64898/2026.02.12.26346160

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