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Chest Radiography in Tuberculosis Detection

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Chest Radiography in Tuberculosis Detection

This document provides recommendations on the use chest radiography in TB detection. Specifically, the document provides information on chest radiography as a triage tool, diagnostic aid, and a screening tool. Additionally, quality assurance, safety, strategic planning, and technological developments are discussed.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Diagnosis- Chest X-Ray

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