Bibliographic Info
GuidelineConsolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection: recommendations for a public health approach
Year of Publication2016
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
Administrative (facility-level infection control committee and protocols)
- A triage system should be in place to identify people suspected of having TB and minimize diagnostic delays with rapid diagnostics e.g. Xpert MTB/RIF.
- Separate people with suspected or confirmed TB
- Ensure cough etiquette and respiratory hygiene
- Minimize the time spent in health-care facilities (e.g. through community-based approaches)