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Tuberculosis Laboratory Biosafety Manual

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Tuberculosis Laboratory Biosafety Manual

The recommendations in this manual are based on assessments of the risks associated with different technical procedures performed in different types of TB laboratories. The manual describes the basic requirements for facilities and practices, which can be adapted to follow local or national regulations or as the result of a risk assessment.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

Lab Personnel

Topic:

Infection Control, Workplace Settings

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