Author:
Fraser Thomas G.,Kowalczyk Joan,Schmitt Steven,Bernstein Jill,Terpeluk Paul,Tomford J. Walton,Gordon Steven M.
Abstract
We describe a healthcare worker with a previously positive tuberculin skin test result who developed active tuberculosis. An investigation revealed 280 potential contacts, 3 of whom had positive tuberculin skin test results. Our experience demonstrates the potential benefits of therapy for latent tuberculosis infection as a component of a tuberculosis-control program.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical),Epidemiology
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