Clinical practice guideline on early detection for pulmonary tuberculosis in general hospitals

Title: Clinical practice guideline on early detection for pulmonary tuberculosis in general hospitals
Edition: Original
Classification: Standard guideline
Field: Others
Countries and regions: China
Guidelines users: Doctors in general medical facilities
Evidence classification method: No
Development unit: National Center of Medical Quality Control for Respiratory Diseases;China Medical Association, TB Society;China Anti-TB Association, TB control society;China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Registration time: 2023-12-08
Registration number: PREPARE-2023CN167
Purpose of the guideline: The diagnosis delay of pulmonary tuberculosis not only results in aggravation and treatment challenges for patients but also leads to the continuously group spreading of tuberculosis. Early detection in general medical facilities, the main primary diagnosis healthcare contact for pulmonary tuberculosis patients, plays a crucial role in achieving the goal of “end tuberculosis strategy”.