Characteristics of tuberculosis cases that started outbreaks in the United States, 2002-2011.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 21(3): 508-10, 2015 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25695665
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.
Full text:
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tuberculosis
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Disease Outbreaks
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Emerg Infect Dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2015
Type:
Article