New tuberculosis epidemic. Controversies in screening and preventive therapy

The incidence of tuberculosis is increasing in many regions of Canada and the world. Accurate and current knowledge of screening and prevention is of utmost importance for family physicians caring for patients who might be at risk. This article presents guidelines on screening, skin testing, interpr...

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Published in:Canadian family physician 1995-06, Vol.41, p.1014-1023
Main Authors: Remington, J S, Hollingworth, G R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Canada - epidemiology
Family Practice - methods
Female
Humans
Incidence
Mass Screening - methods
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tuberculin Test
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - epidemiology
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - prevention & control
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Summary:The incidence of tuberculosis is increasing in many regions of Canada and the world. Accurate and current knowledge of screening and prevention is of utmost importance for family physicians caring for patients who might be at risk. This article presents guidelines on screening, skin testing, interpretation of results, and preventive therapy.
ISSN:0008-350X
1715-5258