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HIV testing of presumptive TB cases and TB patients
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In order to reduce coverage gaps and improve access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support, the National HIV Counselling Testing Services (HCTS) guidelines, 2016 recommends the routine HIV testing for all presumptive and diagnosed TB cases and partners of known HIV-positive TB patients.
The process flow for the testing of presumptive TB cases and patients is as follows:
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| Question | Answer 1 | Answer 2 | Answer 3 | Answer 4 | Correct Answer | Correct Explanation | Page id | Part of Pre-Test | Part of Post-Test |
| Routine HIV testing should be offered to all presumptive and diagnosed TB cases. | True | False | 1 | National HIV Counselling Testing Services (HCTS) guidelines, 2016 and WHO consolidated guidelines on HIV, 2015 recommend offering routine HIV testing to all presumptive and diagnosed TB cases. | Yes | Yes |
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