Guidelines for conducting tuberculin skin test surveys in high-prevalence countries

Abstract

This Supplement provides an update on guidelines first published in 1996 on conducting a tuberculin skin test survey and analyzing the resulting data. The updated guidelines add experiences gained from community surveys, revisit the proposed sampling strategies, and provide additional information on ethical considerations.

Publication
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease: The Official Journal of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease