Tuberculosis Contact Investigations in Congregate Settings: A Resource for Evaluation

Tuberculosis Contact Investigations in Congregate Settings: A Resource for Evaluation

Author: Ahamed, N.; Wolman, M.
Publication Date: 2004

Abstract

This guide if for use in the evaluation of TB contact investigation in a congregate setting (CICS), such as workplaces, shelters, schools, and places of worship. It is meant to help public health departments, or other TB programs, efficiently investigate everyone who may have come in contact with a person infected with TB and may be at risk.

Publisher:

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey,New Jersey Medical School,Global Tuberculosis Institute

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