Not so simple: Implementing a sputum jar to enhance TB diagnostic yield

Not so simple: Implementing a sputum jar to enhance TB diagnostic yield

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Main Authors:	A David, P Marokane, L Singh, J E Farley, P da Silva, W Stevens, L Scott
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	South African Medical Association 2025-06-01
Series:	South African Medical Journal
Subjects:	tuberculosis sputum rejection sputum jar
Online Access:	https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/3310
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