Guide to the Application of Genotyping to Tuberculosis Prevention and Control

This is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated to reflect improved genotyping technologies. However, guidance on use of genotyping to improve TB control practices remains relevant.

Handbook for TB Controllers, Epidemiologists, Laboratorians, and Other Program Staff — June 2004

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

  1. Introduction to Tuberculosis Genotyping
  2. Tuberculosis Genotyping Case Studies
  3. CDC Tuberculosis Genotyping Laboratory Procedures
  4. Combining Genotyping and Epidemiologic Data to Improve Our Understanding of Tuberculosis Transmission
  5. Developing a Tuberculosis Genotyping Program
  6. Applying Genotyping Results to Tuberculosis Control Practices
  7. Appendices

 

A PDF copy of this guide can be requested by contacting the TB genotyping program at: tbgenotyping@cdc.gov.

Prepared by the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Group on Tuberculosis Genotyping


Suggested citation: National TB Controllers Association / CDC Advisory Group on Tuberculosis Genotyping. Guide to the Application of Genotyping to Tuberculosis Prevention and Control. Atlanta, GA: US Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; June 2004.