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Regular Sputum Check-Up for Early Diagnosis of Tuberculosis after Exposure in Healthcare Facilities.

PloS one - 1 Jan 2016

Chao Wen-Cheng, Wu Chieh-Liang, Liu Po-Yu, Shieh Chi-Chang

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BACKGROUND: The early diagnosis of patients with TB disease is critical after an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) infection in healthcare facilities. In this study, we report a catastrophic TB outbreak in a psychiatric healthcare facility and analyze the role of regular sputum check-ups and other diagnostic tools to facilitate an early diagnosis. METHODS: Every exposed participant received regular sputum check-ups...

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PMID: 27258370
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0157054
PMCID: PMC4892557

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