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Case finding strategies under National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) #MMPMID33308653
Saini V; Garg K
Indian J Tuberc 2020[Dec]; 67 (4S): S101-S106 PMID33308653show ga
Case finding, an important parameter in fight against Tuberculosis (TB) has always remained a challenge despite advances in diagnostic modalities, access to health care and administrative commitment. We are still far from reaching the goals so set as per End TB Strategy and National Strategic Plan 2017-2025, and case finding is of paramount importance for achieving the said targets. This article, after identifying the obstacles faced in case finding, explores the various case finding strategies in the perspective of diagnostics, feasibility, resource utilization and current recommendations. Need for prioritization of case finding in different settings with involvement and active participation of one and all has been discussed. Role of health education in an individual, general public and health care worker in the context of case finding has been highlighted. Research areas to strengthen case finding have been enumerated. The review concludes by bringing out the need for heightened efforts for case finding in TB as the resources are significantly diverted as the world is facing the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Indian+J+Tuberc 2020 ; 67 (4S): S101-S106
