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Smear conversion rate (new Sm+ cases)

DefinitionPercentage of new smear positive PTB cases who are smear negative after two months of anti-TB treatment and are therefore no longer infectious.

Numerator: Number of new PTB cases who were Sm+ before starting treatment but show a Sm- after 2 months treatment.
Denominator: Total number of new Sm+ cases registered during specified time.
ReferenceDepartment of Health (TB section). Pretoria.
Ref. URLhttp://www.doh.gov.za/tb/
DetailsTB Guidelines.
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Indicator Type: -> Health Status -> Infectious Disease -> Tuberculosis (TB) -> Case holding

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