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Systematic Screening for Active Tuberculosis: Principles and Recommendations

This document sets out basic principles for prioritizing risk groups and choosing a screening approach. It emphasizes the importance of assessing the epidemiological situation, adapting approaches to local situations, integrating TB screening into other health-promotion activities, minimizing the risk of harm to individuals, and engaging in continual monitoring and evaluation.

Audiences:
Health Professionals
Author:
World Health Organization, Global TB Programme
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis- Screening
Publication Date:
2013
Format:
Guideline
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
33803