This document provides general guidance and examples on implementing contact investigations in low- and middle-income settings. The World Health Organization (WHO) policy document "Recommendations for Investigating Contacts of Persons with Infectious Tuberculosis in Low- and Middle-Income Countries", published in late 2012, presents definitions and recommendations for what should be done for contact investigation; this document presents suggestions and examples of how the recommendations can be put into operation.
Audiences:
Health Professionals
International Agencies
Managers and Supervisors
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Contact Investigation/Contact Tracing
Publication Date:
2015
Format:
Guideline
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Publication ID:
33920