Last Updated : July 2, 2020
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FilesProject Status:
Completed
Project Line:
Health Technology Review
Project Sub Line:
Health Technology Assessment
Project Number:
HT0033-000
Please visit the Condition-Level Review on tuberculosis Repository of Evidence and Resources to explore the findings of the Condition Level Review to date.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease caused by bacteria that spread easily in the air (e.g., through coughing and sneezing). TB usually infects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, urinary tract, and bones. While the overall number of TB cases in Canada is low, there are significant disparities in TB prevalence among geographic regions and populations. Timely diagnosis and treatment of patients who have active disease is critical for reducing TB transmission.
CADTH, in consultation with its customers, is undertaking a Condition Level Review on TB. A Condition Level Review is an assessment of the evidence on a range of health technologies and emerging issues on all aspects of the condition, including prevention, identification, treatment, and management.
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Last Updated : July 2, 2020