Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9163717 Chest 2005 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
We conclude that two sputum specimens negative for AFB stain are adequate for both assessing infectivity and for isolating MTB from patients with pulmonary TB.
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Number of Negative Acid-Fast Smears Needed To Adequately Assess Infectivity of Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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