Interventions Used to Screen for Tuberculosis: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines

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Completed
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Reference List
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Reference List
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RA1043-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of interventions used to screen individuals for tuberculosis?
  2. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the screening of individuals for tuberculosis?

Key Message

Twelve systematic reviews (eight with meta-analysis) were identified regarding the clinical effectivenessof interventions used to screen individuals for tuberculosis. In addition, four evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the screening of individuals for tuberculosis.