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An Expanded DOTS Framework for Effective Tuberculosis Control

This document reinforces the five essential elements of the DOTS strategy.

Author:

Stop TB Partnership

Audiences:

International Agencies

Topic:

Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), Infection Control, Program Management, Treatment- TB Disease

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