Comparison of Induced Sputum and Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Examination in the Diagnosis of Sputum Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

CONCLUSION: Sputum induction offers an alternative approach in the diagnosis of smear-negative suspected pulmonary TB patients and would enhance sensitivity for the diagnosis of TB. PMID: 30152650 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci Source Type: research