Evidence-Based Interventions for Diagnosing, Preventing and Treating Tuberculosis

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2014
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health

Abstract

Tuberculosis occurs all over the world, particularly in poorer regions, and where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is common. Over 95% of tuberculosis deaths occur in developing countries and it is among the top three causes of death for women between the ages of 15-44.

This booklet provides summaries of Cochrane systematic reviews for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tuberculosis.

Citation

Anon. Evidence-Based Interventions for Diagnosing, Preventing and Treating Tuberculosis. South African Cochrane Centre, Tygerberg, South Africa (2014) 16 pp.

Evidence-Based Interventions for Diagnosing, Preventing and Treating Tuberculosis

Published 1 January 2014
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