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Misdiagnoses of Tuberculosis Resulting From Laboratory Cross-Contamination of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Cultures--New Jersey, 1998. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 49(19):413-416, May 19, 2000

Misdiagnoses of Tuberculosis Resulting From Laboratory Cross-Contamination of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Cultures--New Jersey, 1998. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 49(19):413-416, May 19, 2000

Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Publication Date: 2000
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Report
Language: English

Abstract

This report describes findings from two cases in which TB was misdiagnosed due to laboratory cross-contamination and summarizes the results of the ensuing investigation, which demonstrated the value of DNA fingerprinting to identify occurrences of cross-contamination among patient specimens.

Publisher:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Audience(s):

Health Professionals

Topic:

Treatment- TB Disease, Diagnosis- Culture Examination

Notes:

Massachusetts Medical Society: paper copies of single issues cost $5.25.

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