HIV & AIDS Treatment in Practice No.202

HIV & AIDS Treatment in Practice Issue 203

Undernutrition increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB) and in turn TB can lead to malnutrition. Undernutrition is therefore highly prevalent among people with TB. It has been demonstrated that undernutrition is a risk factor for progression from TB infection to active TB disease and that undernutrition at the time of diagnosis of active TB is a predictor of increased risk of death and TB relapse. However, the evidence concerning the effect of nutritional supplementation on TB prevention and health outcomes among people with TB had not previously been systematically reviewed. This guideline provides guidance on the principles and recommendations for nutritional care and support of patients with TB as part of their regular TB car

Interim policy guidance

Это руководство предназначено для использования в качестве пособия дл яврачей и других медицинских работников, осуществляющих лечение и уход за больными лекарственно-устойчивым туберкулезом.

For full course visit: https://drtbnetwork.org/training-course-MDR-TB This course has been designed to take three days. It is composed of lectures, in-class readings, exercises, case discussions, and quizzes, which together are intended to provide a diverse and compelling learning experience for participants. Each session generally includes a lecture, followed by various group activities, and finally a short quiz. This course is intended for clinicians working at the district level - doctors, clinical officers, and nurses who provide care to patients with MDR-TB

HIV & AIDS Treatment in Practice No.199

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