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Management of Tuberculosis: 6th Edition by Maricris Tac-an Calising-Pallar is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides guidelines for the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines. It defines key terms related to TB diagnosis and treatment such as active TB, new vs. previously treated cases, and high-risk groups. It outlines procedures for collecting and transporting sputum specimens for testing, and defines the primary tests used for diagnosis, including Xpert MTB/RIF and smear microscopy. Policies emphasize using Xpert MTB/RIF as the primary diagnostic test and accessing rapid

Author

Maricris Tac-an Calising-Pallar

Language

EN