Guidelines for the investigation of contacts of persons with infectious tuberculosis. Recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC
Guidelines for the investigation of contacts of persons with infectious tuberculosis. Recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC
1st December 2005
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Federal Government Agency [U.S.]
Summary,
DISEASE/CONDITION(S)
Tuberculosis
GUIDELINE CATEGORY
Diagnosis
Evaluation
Prevention
Screening
Treatment
CLINICAL SPECIALTY
Family Practice
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Preventive Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
INTENDED USERS
Advanced Practice Nurses
Allied Health Personnel
Health Care Providers
Nurses
Physician Assistants
Physicians
Public Health Departments
Respiratory Care Practitioners
GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)
To provide expanded guidelines concerning investigation of tuberculosis (TB) exposure and transmission and prevention of future cases of TB through contact investigations
To discuss multiple related topics (e.g., data management, confidentiality and consent, and human resources)
TARGET POPULATION
Adults and children who are contacts of persons with infectious tuberculosis
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Federal Government Agency [U.S.]
Summary,
DISEASE/CONDITION(S)Tuberculosis
GUIDELINE CATEGORY
Diagnosis
Evaluation
Prevention
Screening
Treatment
CLINICAL SPECIALTY
Family Practice
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Preventive Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
INTENDED USERS
Advanced Practice Nurses
Allied Health Personnel
Health Care Providers
Nurses
Physician Assistants
Physicians
Public Health Departments
Respiratory Care Practitioners
GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)
To provide expanded guidelines concerning investigation of tuberculosis (TB) exposure and transmission and prevention of future cases of TB through contact investigations
To discuss multiple related topics (e.g., data management, confidentiality and consent, and human resources)
TARGET POPULATION
Adults and children who are contacts of persons with infectious tuberculosis
