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Tuberculosis Field Investigation: A Resource for the Health Care Worker

This manual describes the TB field investigation process including pre-investigation preparation, communication with individuals in the field, confidentiality, field safety, and working with community providers. A checklist to be used during field work is also included.

Author:

Ahamed, N.; Bhavaraju, R.; Rashidi, K., Global Tuberculosis Institute at Rutgers The State University of New Jersey

Audiences:

Health Professionals, Outreach Workers

Topic:

Contact Investigation/Contact Tracing, Treatment- Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)

Country of Origin:

United States

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