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Odhiambo, J.A.

TitelThe role and performance of chest X-ray for the diagnosis of tuberculosis : a cost-effectiveness analysis in Nairobi, Kenya  
AuteursM.R.A. van Cleeff, L.E. Kivihya-Ndugga, H. Meme, J.A. Odhiambo, P.R. Klatser
Jaar2005
TijdschriftBMC Infectious Diseases
Jaargang5
Pagina's9
ISSN1471-2334
OrganisatieKIT - Royal Tropical Institute
OnderwerpHealth and Nutrition
Trefwoordenhealth, disease prevention and control
Regio'sAfrica, Africa South of Sahara, East Africa
LandKenya
SamenvattingFrom TB suspects attending a chest clinic in Nairobi, Kenya, three sputum specimens were examined for ZN and culture (Lowenstein Jensen) with the objective to compare the performance and cost-effectiveness of two diagnostic pathways. From each suspect a CXR was made using a four point scoring system. Films were re-read by a reference radiologist. HIV test was performed on those who consented. Laboratory and CXR costs were used to compare for cost-effectiveness. Results: Of the 1,389 suspects enrolled, for 998 (72%) data on smear, culture and CXR was complete. 714 films were re-read, showing a 89% agreement (kappa value = 0.75 s.e.0.037) for the combined scores "TB" or "no-TB". The sensitivity/specificity of the CXR score "TB" among smear-negative suspects was 80%/67%. Using chest CXR as a screening tool in all suspects, sensitivity/ specificity of the score "any pathology" was 92%, respectively 63%. The cost per correctly diagnosed case was for the routine process $8.72, compared to $9.27 using CXR as screening tool. When costs of treatment were included, CXR followed by ZN became more cost-effective. Conclusion: The diagnostic pathway ZN followed by CXR was more cost-effective as compared to CXR followed by ZN. When cost of treatment was also considered CXR followed by ZN became more cost-effective. The low specificity of chest X-ray remains a subject of concern. Depending whether CXR was performed on all suspects or on smear-negative suspects only, 22%– 45% of patients labeled as "TB" had a negative culture. The introduction of a well-defined scoring system, clinical conferences and a system of CXR quality control can contribute to improved diagnostic performance.  
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