Characteristics of Tuberculosis Cases that Started Outbreaks in the United States, 2002–2011
A review of 26 tuberculosis outbreaks in the United States (2002–2011) showed that initial source case-patients had long infectious periods (median 10 months) and were characterized by substance abuse, incarceration, and homelessness. Improved timeliness of diagnosis and thorough contact investigati...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2015
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4344284/ |
| Summary: | A review of 26 tuberculosis outbreaks in the United States (2002–2011) showed that initial source case-patients had long infectious periods (median 10 months) and were characterized by substance abuse, incarceration, and homelessness. Improved timeliness of diagnosis and thorough contact investigations for such cases may reduce the risk for outbreaks. |
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