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Tuberculosis
Investigators at Boston University publish new data on tuberculosis
December 30th, 2008
"The clinical presentation of cervical tuberculosis (TB) is a unique challenge to the otolaryngologist. To minimize the risk of nosocomial transmission, otolaryngologists must suspect the diagnosis and be familiar with recommendations for TB prevention. Scientific review," researchers in the United States report. "We review current literature and recent changes in TB prevention strategies including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ''Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health-Care Settings, 2005.'' Results: Nosocomial transmission may occur from either unrecognized pulmonary disease or from aerosolization of tubercle...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-30)
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