Active tuberculosis case finding among pregnant women: a pilot project in Burkina Faso.
Creators
- 1. World Health Organization
- 2. National Tuberculosis Programme, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
- 3. UNESCO
Description
Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death among women of childbearing age, and may be responsible for severe complications during pregnancy. Between August 2014 and March 2015, we conducted a pilot project to promote active TB case finding in antenatal care (ANC) clinics in the Central Region of Burkina Faso. Our results show very limited TB diagnostic practices and possible severe underdiagnosis of TB at ANC clinics, despite adequate screening practices. Integration of training and supervision of TB diagnosis and treatment into ANC services is required.
Publication Details
Journal article
Journal:
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
ISSN:
18157920
Volume:
20
Pages:
1306-1308
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