AI-CAD enhances pulmonary TB detection and yield in active case finding.

ABSTRACT:

Background

India accounts for 27% of global TB incidence and bears the highest TB burden worldwide. This study evaluates the performance of an AI-assisted computer-aided detection (AI-CAD) solution in a community-based, active case-finding TB screening programme conducted in Tamil Nadu, India. It also provides a comparative analysis of AI-assisted screening and conventional screening methods.

Methods

Community-based TB screening was carried out using mobile diagnostic units equipped with digital X-ray machines. The performance of the AI-CAD solution was evaluated by calculating area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve, sensitivity, and specificity. Additionally, data from five districts that used conventional screening methods were analysed for comparat

SUBMITTER: Frederick A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12517255 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature