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Nutritional Care and Support for Patients with Tuberculosis

Guideline
Nutritional Care and Support for Patients with Tuberculosis

This guideline provides guidance on the principles and evidence-informed recommendations on the nutritional care and support for patients with tuberculosis.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

International Agencies, Policy Makers

Topic:

Treatment Guidelines Materials, Patient Care

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