Focused ultrasound to diagnose HIV-associated tuberculosis (FASH) in the extremely resource-limited setting of South Sudan: a cross-sectional study

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Authors

Flavio Bobbio · Catholic University of South Sudan

Francesco Di Gennaro · University of Bari Aldo Moro

Claudia Marotta · University of Palermo

John H. Kok

Gabriel Akec

Luca Norbis · IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

Laura Monno · University of Bari Aldo Moro

Annalisa Saracino

Abstract

FASH was found to be a relevant diagnostic tool to detect signs of tuberculosis. Further research is needed to better define a patient profile suitable for investigation and also considering diagnostic accuracy.

Topics & Keywords

Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Radiology practices and education Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Open

Volume 9, Issue 4, pp. e027179-e027179

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027179

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