Print Version
Guidelines for the Investigation of Contacts of Persons with Infectious Tuberculosis: Recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(RR-15): 1-47, December 16, 2005.
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), National Center for Health Statistics, Office of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Series, CDC MMWR
Publication Date:
2005
Country of Origin:
United States
Format:
Report
Language:
English
Abstract
This report, from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC, is an update of the American Thoracic Society guidelines on the investigation, diagnostic evaluation, and medical treatment of TB contacts published in 1976. These revised guidelines provide recommendations concerning investigation of TB exposure and transmission and prevention of future cases of TB through contact investigation.Publisher:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Audience(s):
Health Professionals, Managers and Supervisors, Outreach Workers
Topic:
Contact Investigation/Contact Tracing
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