Title

Ten best resources in ... tuberculosis control.

Authors

SCANO, FABIO; NUNN, PAUL

Abstract

The article recommends various resources on preventing tuberculosis (TB). "Tuberculosis Case Detection Treatment and Monitoring Questions and Answers," by Kurt Toman, is a compendium on controlling TB that was first published in 1979. The Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) strategy for TB control developed by the World Health Organization is comprised of several elements, including securing a regular supply of anti-tuberculosis drugs.

Subjects

TUBERCULOSIS prevention; TOMAN, Kurt; ANTITUBERCULAR agents; TUBERCULOSIS treatment; WORLD Health Organization; LUNG diseases

Publication

Health Policy & Planning, 2004, Vol 19, Issue 3, p185

ISSN

0268-1080

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1093/heapol/czh023