eNose-TB: Electronic Nose for Tuberculosis Screening

Overview

An electronic-nose (e-nose) is being investigated as a diagnostic tool for tuberculosis by examining exhaled breath of the patients. Universitas Gadjah Mada has developed an e-nose device for TB diagnostic tool. Here the investigators test the device in order to analyze the sensitivity and specificity electronic-nose as a screening tool for tuberculosis particularly in remote area. Various factors (gender, age, race, and location) are considered in the algorithm training to develop an inclusive eNose. Access barriers, especially those faced by women, are also assessed.

The study population consists of 2 groups: Group 1 - presumptive TB patients. Group 2 - residents of area with high risk of TB. Study participants provide written informed consent. The participants are asked to breathe normally using a mask for 2 times then inhale and exhale in a forced expiratory volume to the air collecting bag until the collecting bag is full (two times). The collecting bag is sealed and connected to the e-nose machine via a collecting hose and HEPA-filter protecting the e-nose from microbes. The breath pattern will be recorded in the e-nose device, which is connected to a laptop that will display the recorded breath pattern. Other data are collected: clinical symptoms, results of chest X-ray, smear microscopic, and Xpert MTB/Rif examinations. Demographic (gender, age, race, and location) and clinical data (symptoms, physical examination, laboratory examinations) are collected. Access barriers, especially for women, are also assessed through questionnaire and interviews.

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