TRAX: Sputum Collection & Transportation SOP (1232)

Citation: NIH & NIAID 1R01AI089349. 2014. Sarita Shah, MD, MPH, Sara Auld, MD, MSc, James Brust, MD, MS, Barun Mathema, PhD, Nazir Ismail, PhD, Pravi Moodley, MD, Koleka Mlisana MD, PhD, Thuli Mthiyane, MSc, Shaheed V. Omar, PhD, Barry Kreiswirth, PhD, Neel Gandhi, MD. Emory University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, National Health Laboratory Service, Center for Discovery and Innovation-Hackensack Meridian Health.

Study Description: Effective prevention of XDR TB is crucial to controlling the current epidemic and requires understanding patterns of transmission in both healthcare and community settings. This study, which combines classic contact investigation with advanced molecular epidemiologic techniques and social network analysis, examines XDR TB transmission in a high-HIV-prevalent setting. Findings will help improve the health of individuals and communities affected by the XDR TB epidemic and will create an evidence-base to guide public health policy for XDR TB disease prevention.

Document Type(s): SOP

Study Type(s): Cross Sectional Study

Study Method(s): Qualitative Chart Extraction Clinical

Topic Area(s): Clinical Genetics Virology Health Equity Behavioral Community Health Prevention

Geography: International

Study Year: 2014

Project Name: TB/Coinfection Studies TRAX