Tuberculosis Guidelines and Recommendations
Programs
The 2004 revision of the Tuberculosis Control Program guidelines incorporate state-of-the-are recommendations for an optimal approach to achieving the goal of eliminating tuberculosis in Tennessee. Substantial progress has been made in the last five years. The guidelines represent consensus derived from current literature review, consultation with recognized authorities tuberculosis management, and discussion among public health practitioners and administrators. Judicious application of the guidelines and good clinical judgment will ensure that the highest standard of care will be met throughout Tennessee.
Tennessee Tuberculosis Recommendations
CDC Tuberculosis Recommendations
- Guidelines for using the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Test for Detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection, United States
- Controlling TB in the United States
- Investigation of Contacts of Persons with Infectious TB QuantiFERON
- Essential Components TB Control
Laboratory
- Updated Guidelines Nucleic Acid
- National Plan for Reliable TB Laboratory Services
- Guidelines for using the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Test for Detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection, United States
Medical
- Treatment of Tuberculosis
- American Thoracic Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Diagnostic Standards and Classification of Tuberculosis in Adults and Children
Corrections, Detention and Health Care
Corrections and Detention
Health Care Settings
Other TB Guidelines
Guidelines for Air Travel
- MMWR Federal Air Travel Restrictions for Public Health Purposes World Health Organization
- World Health Organization TB and AIR TRAVEL