Introduction
Smear-negative pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis significantly contributes to the underdiagnosis of TB, resulting in delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic use, and higher mortality rates, particularly among critically…

Smear-negative pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis significantly contributes to the underdiagnosis of TB, resulting in delayed diagnosis, inappropriate antibiotic use, and higher mortality rates, particularly among critically…