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Prevalence of Cryptococcal Antigenemia and Cost-Effectiveness of a Cryptococcal Antigen Screening Program – Vietnam

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  • Rachel M Smith
  • Tuan Anh Nguyen
  • Hoang Thi Thanh Ha
  • Pham Hong Thang
  • Cao Thuy
  • Truong Xuan Lien
  • Hien T Bui
  • Thai Hung Le
  • Bruce Struminger
  • Michelle S McConnell
  • Robyn Neblett Fanfair
  • Benjamin J Park
  • Julie R Harris

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Background: An estimated 120,000 HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis (CM) cases occur each year in South and Southeast Asia; early treatment may improve outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently recommended screening HIV-infected adults with CD4

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  • Rachel M Smith & Tuan Anh Nguyen & Hoang Thi Thanh Ha & Pham Hong Thang & Cao Thuy & Truong Xuan Lien & Hien T Bui & Thai Hung Le & Bruce Struminger & Michelle S McConnell & Robyn Neblett Fanfair & Be, 2013. "Prevalence of Cryptococcal Antigenemia and Cost-Effectiveness of a Cryptococcal Antigen Screening Program – Vietnam," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(4), pages 1-9, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0062213
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0062213
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