World Health Organization on TB Infection Control in Health - Care Facilites, Congregate Settings and Households

Download or read book World Health Organization on TB Infection Control in Health - Care Facilites, Congregate Settings and Households written by Fabio Scano and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.