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    Directrices unificadas de la OMS sobre el tratamiento de la tuberculosis farmacorresistente

    Las cepas del bacilo tuberculoso con farmacorresistencia (TB-DR) son más difíciles de tratar que las farmacosensibles y amenazan el progreso mundial hacia los objetivos establecidos por la Estrategia Fin de la TB, de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS). Por lo tanto, existe una necesidad imperio...

    The use of molecular line probe assays for the detection of resistance to second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs: policy guidance

    This document provides a summary of the evidence and recommendations for the use of SL-LPA for the detection of mutations associated with resistance to fluoroquinolones and SLID in patients with RR-TB and/or MDR-TB. The objectives of this policy guidance are to assess and compare the diagnostic accuracy ...

    The use of molecular line probe assays for the detection of resistance to isoniazid and rifampicin

    Tuberculosis (TB) remains a large-scale public health problem. Key global priorities for TB care and control include improving case-detection and detecting cases earlier, including cases of smear-negative disease. This document updates existing WHO policy on the use of molecular LPAs for detecting MTBC a...

    Systematic screening for active tuberculosis: principles and recommendations

    WHO has developed guidelines on systematic screening for active tuberculosis (TB) based on a thorough review of available evidence. Early detection of TB is essential to further improve health outcomes for people with TB, and to reduce TB transmission more effectively. Systematic screening in high risk g...