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TB Infection Control Tools
In this era of increasing access in
resource-limited settings to HIV counseling and
testing, care, and treatment for people living
with HIV, more and more people living with
HIV-associated immunosuppression are attending
health care and community facilities. The
following documents contain recommendations to
help management and other staff members minimize
the risk of TB transmission at these facilities.
HIV Testing and Counseling in TB Clinical
Settings Tools
Providing HIV testing and
counseling to TB patients can identify persons
with HIV infection in order to link them to
life-saving therapy. CDC and WHO have developed
tools that reinforce standardized operating
procedures for providing HIV testing and
counseling in TB clinics to help countries plan
and implement their programs. The materials
provide guidance for advance planning related to
national policies, logistics, and implementation
procedures, as well as training for health care
providers on how to incorporate testing into
their practice and how to counsel patients about
their HIV test results.
Stop TB Partnership
CDC is a long-time member of the Stop TB Partnership, a network of
international organizations, donors, governments, and individuals who are
committed to eliminating TB.
The Stop TB Partnership website
provides important information and updates on the fight against TB, which may be
useful to readers seeking further information on TB.
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