Noninvasive diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis using face mask sampling: a prospective study in adults

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Authors

Dariusz Woelk · German Center for Infection Research

Lennard Meiwes · German Center for Infection Research

Nelly Ciobanu · Phthisiopneumology Institute "Chiril Draganiuc"

Valeriu Crudu · Phthisiopneumology Institute "Chiril Draganiuc"

Anna-Marya Comanac · Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Stela Kulcitkaia · Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Abstract

These findings highlight the potential additive yield and complementary role of FMS. Where resources allow, FMS may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool used in parallel to conventional diagnostics to enhance the rapid detection of pulmonary TB in adults.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Microbiology and Infection

Volume 32, Issue 4, pp. 644-649

DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2025.12.017

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