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Tuberculosis
Data on tuberculosis discussed by researchers at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
May 26th, 2009
"Delayed diagnosis and isolation increases the risk of nosocomial transmission of tuberculosis (TB). To assess the risk of delayed management of TB, we analyzed the risk factors of prolonged delay ill isolation of smear-positive TB patients in pulmonology/infectious diseases and other wards ill a tertiary, teaching hospital," scientists in Taipei, Taiwan report. "We enrolled smear-positive TB patients aged > 16 years with delayed respiratory isolation following hospitalization. Medical records were reviewed retrospectively. Time intervals between admission, Order of sputum acids-fast staining, initiation of anti-tuberculous treatment and isolation were compared...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-05-26)
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