Diagnostics to support the scaling up of shorter, safer tuberculosis regimens

How do we solve a problem like tuberculosis?

“…Although it is hard to pinpoint this to a single factor, issues at the diagnostic, treatment and prevention level are likely major contributors. Recently, Madhukar Pai and co-authors highlighted major gaps in TB diagnosis 5,6 . Approximately 40% of cases are going undiagnosed, a number that almost doubles when children are considered.…”