How Human Immunodeficiency Virus Voluntary Testing Can Contribute to Tuberculosis Control

Author: Godfrey-Faussett, P.; Maher, D.; Mukadi, Y.D.; Nunn, P.; Perriens, J.; Raviglione, M., World Health Organization

Publication Date: 2002

Format: Report

Language: English

Abstract

This report sets out the rationale for the ProTest Initiative (Promotion of Voluntary Testing), based on an analysis of the impact of HIV on TB control. It describes the elements of the ProTest approach, reviews progress so far, and sets out the future direction. The purpose of the report is to generate discussion and ideas that will help the Initiative establish a comprehensive range of interventions needed to control TB in settings with high prevalence of HIV infection.

Publisher:

World Health Organization

Audience(s):

Health Professionals, Policy Makers

Topic:

Diagnosis, HIV Co-infection

Notes:

Online edition of the Bulletin is accessible from http://www.who.int/bulletin; or contact bulletin@who.int.

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