Diagnostic test shows high sensitivity and specificity for pulmonary tuberculosis using saliva and swabs, suggesting promising alternatives.
Both saliva and swabs were highly sensitive and specific for culture-confirmed pulmonary TB. Saliva sensitivity exceeded the World Health Organization's ≥80% target for a low-complexity, nonsputum TB diagnostic test.
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