Rapid Detection of Tuberculosis in Remote Alaska

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Study of a rapid testing method for active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) administered in a remote area of western Alaska. Discusses challenges of diagnosing and treating TB in a timely manner in remote areas, and describes the process of creating and implementing a rapid testing program in partnership with healthcare organizations. Presents data from 223 patients who received the rapid test over 3 years, including positivity rates, test sensitivity and specificity, and effectiveness of the testing method.

Ronald J. Bowerman

International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 79(1), 1827786

10/2020

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Access · Frontier and remote areas · Health screening · Infectious diseases · Statistics and data · Alaska