Although the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) epidemic is a very recent problem,
many studies have attempted to understand it. We now have good estimates of the current …

Part of the reason for failing to bring about a more rapid reduction in tuberculosis incidence
worldwide is the lack of effective involvement of all practitioners—public and private—in the …

Background Studies of the quality of tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic evaluation of patients in
high burden countries have generally shown poor adherence to international or national …

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases responsible for millions
of deaths annually across the world. In this paper we present a general overview of TB …

The Global Project has actively catalysed changes in policies and programmes for TB
control. DOTS-Plus, a strategy for the management of drug-resistant TB, was a result of …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains under-diagnosed in many countries, in part due to
poor evaluation practices at health facilities. Theory-informed strategies are needed to …

SETTING: Out-and in-patient services of the Department of Tuberculosis and Chest
Diseases at King George's Medical College, Lucknow, India. OBJECTIVE: To analyse the …

SETTING: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. OBJECTIVE: To compare tuberculosis case
management and treatment outcome between a semi-private chest clinic and a publicly run …

One fundamental element needed for tuberculosis control programmes to succeed is that
health staff should adequately manage persons with both suspected and confirmed …

BACKGROUND: Efforts to intensify global tuberculosis (TB) control are limited by difficulties
in coordinating with private doctors. More than half of Indian TB patients may initially consult …