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Tuberculosis in the Workplace

This report presents the findings of a short-term study to examine the risk of TB among health care workers. It discusses the possible effects of federal guidelines, responses to resurgent TB, and proposed strategies for eliminating TB in the United States and worldwide.

Author:

Field, M.J, National Academy Press, National Academy Press

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, Health Professionals, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers

Topic:

Diagnosis, Treatment Guidelines Materials, Infection Control, Workplace Settings

Country of Origin:

United States

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