Troubles with Diagnostic Tests: Observations from a Clinic in Tanzania
Abstract
Following a summer shadowing at a clinic in Tanzania, I observed the difficulties in accurately diagnosing schistosomiasis and typhoid fever. Poor diagnostic tests lead to underdiagnosis, misdiagnosis, and overdiagnosis. Diagnosis and patient outcomes could be improved if these tests were combined with clinical history taking.Published
2013-09-23
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Global Health