An Early Morning Sputum Sample Is Necessary for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Even with More Sensitive Techniques: A Prospective Cohort Study among Adolescent TB-Suspects in Uganda.

Ssengooba W, Kateete DP, Wajja A, Bugumirwa E, Mboowa G, Namaganda C, Nakayita G, Nassolo M, Mumbowa F, Asiimwe BB, Waako J, Verver S, Musoke P, Mayanja-Kizza H, Joloba ML.

Tuberc Res Treat 2012;2012:970203.

Abstract http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23304491

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