WHO policy on TB infection control in health-care facilities, congregate settings, and households

This document is an evidence-based policy for the implementation of sound tuberculosis (TB) infection control by all stakeholders. The evidence base for the policy was established through a systematic literature review. The review highlighted some areas where evidence supports interventions that add...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Scano, Fabio
Corporate Authors: Stop TB Initiative (World Health Organization), World Health Organization HIV Department, World Health Organization Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response, World Health Organization Patient Safety
Other Authors: Cadman, Hilary (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Geneva, Switzerland Stop TB Department, Epidemic and Pandemic Alert and Response Department, HIV/AIDS Department, Patient Safety Programme, World Health Organization [2009], 2009
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This document is an evidence-based policy for the implementation of sound tuberculosis (TB) infection control by all stakeholders. The evidence base for the policy was established through a systematic literature review. The review highlighted some areas where evidence supports interventions that add value to TB infection control. A number of recommendations were developed, based on this evidence and on additional factors, such as feasibility, programmatic implementation and anticipated cost
Item Description:Title from PDF title page
Physical Description:1 PDF file (various pagings) illustrations
ISBN:9789241598323