Double attention Res-U-Net-based Deep Neural Network Model for Automatic Detection of Tuberculosis in Human Lungs

Tuberculosis (TB) stands as the leading cause of death and a significant threat to humanity in the contemporary world. Early detection of TB is crucial for precise identification and treatment, and Chest X-Rays (CXR) serve as a valuable tool in this regard. Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) systems play a vital role in easing the classification process of active and latent TB. This paper uses an approach called the Double Attention Res-U-Net-based Deep Neural Network (DARUNDNN) to enhance TB detection in the lungs. The detection process involves pre-processing, noise removal, image level balancing, the application of the DARUNDNN model and using the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) for improved accuracy. Experimental validation using Montgomery Country (MC), Shenzhen China (SC), and NIH CXR Datasets compares the results with U-Net, AlexNet, GoogleNet, and convolutional neural network (CNN) models. The findings, particularly from the SC dataset, demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed DARUNDNN model with an accuracy of 98.6%, specificity of 96.24%, and sensitivity of 97.66%, outperforming benchmarked deep learning models. Additionally, validation with the MC dataset reveals an excellent accuracy of 98%, specificity of 97.56%, and sensitivity of 98.52%.