Acid-Fast Direct Smear Microscopy

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Acid-Fast Direct Smear Microscopy

This program is designed to assist laboratorians in performing direct AFB microscopy. The program content is intended to complement laboratory manuals by demonstrating appropriate technique, emphasizing standard methods and promoting consistent reading and reporting of smear results.

The technical content of this training program, which was developed by an international team of experts, follows the methods and practices recommended by WHO and IUATLD.

The program is available in: English, French and Spanish

English Version:

Companion Booklet
Slides & Full Text (PowerPoint)
Slides & Audio (RealSlideshow)*
Video (RealVideo)*
Credits

French Version:

Companion Booklet
Slides & Full Text (PowerPoint)
Slides & Audio (RealSlideshow)*
Video (RealVideo)*
Credits

Spanish Version:

Companion Booklet
Slides & Full Text (PowerPoint)
Slides & Audio (RealSlideshow)*
Video (RealVideo)*
Credits

Links to Contributors:

World Health Organization (WHO)
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Instituto Nacional Diagnostico y Referencia Epidemiologicos (INDRE)
Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)

This training program is also available in its original format - a package containing a video, audiocassette, booklet and set of 35mm slides for projection.

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*A note on system requirements for RealSlideshow and RealVideo:

RealPlayer® G2
a compatible Internet browser, such as Netscape Navigator® v 3.0 or later, or Microsoft Internet Explorer® v 3.02 or later
speakers or a set of headphones connected to your sound card

This page last reviewed: 09/03/2004

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