Contact investigations following patient and staff exposure to active tuberculosis infections review of the clinical evidence and guidelines
The nosocomial transmission of tuberculosis (TB) in healthcare facilities is a major public health concern. Studies showed that latent TB infection (LTBI) rate among healthcare workers is higher than among general population, and the incidence is higher in healthcare workers who work in high-risk ar...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[Ottawa, Ontario]
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
2014, 30 April 2014
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| Series: | Rapid response report : summary with critical appraisal
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| Summary: | The nosocomial transmission of tuberculosis (TB) in healthcare facilities is a major public health concern. Studies showed that latent TB infection (LTBI) rate among healthcare workers is higher than among general population, and the incidence is higher in healthcare workers who work in high-risk areas. This Rapid Response report aims to review the clinical evidence regarding factors that trigger the need for a contact investigation following patient and staff exposure to a patient with TB in a hospital setting. Evidence-based guidelines associated with best practice for contact investigation will also be examined |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (18 pages) illustrations |