Last Updated : March 18, 2020
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FilesProject Status:
Completed
Project Line:
Health Technology Review
Project Sub Line:
Summary with Critical Appraisal
Project Number:
RC1236-000
Question
- What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the identification of latent tuberculosis infection?
- What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the identification of active tuberculosis disease?
Key Message
Fourteen evidence-based guidelines for the identification of tuberculosis (TB) were identified and included in this report. Nine guidelines include recommendations regarding screening strategies for TB. Six guidelines include recommendations regarding diagnostic tests to identify latent TB infection. Nine guidelines include recommendations regarding diagnostic tests for active TB disease. Overall, there are five high-quality and nine low-quality guidelines that include between one and 64 recommendations on the identification of TB. The recommendations vary in strength and the quality of the evidence. The population and setting of interest may determine which guideline(s) and which recommendation(s) are of interest.
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Last Updated : March 18, 2020