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Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2025, WHO consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis: module 6: tuberculosis and comorbidities, 2nd ed.
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GuidelineGuideline: nutritional care and support for patients with tuberculosis
Year of Publication2013
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Retired
Recommended in favor
Strong
All individuals with active TB should receive (i) an assessment of their nutritional status and (ii) appropriate counselling based on their nutritional status at diagnosis and throughout treatment.