2008•Infection Control and Hospital EpidemiologyRequires access
Active Tuberculosis in a Healthcare Worker: Are You Ready?
Thomas G. Fraser, Joan Kowalczyk, Steven K. Schmitt, Jill F. Bernstein, Paul Terpeluk, J. Walton Tomford, Steven Mark Gordon
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Abstract
We describe a healthcare worker with a previously positive tuberculin skin test result who developed active tuberculosis. An investigation revealed 280 potential contacts, 3 of whom had positive tuberculin skin test results. Our experience demonstrates the potential benefits of therapy for latent tuberculosis infection as a component of a tuberculosis-control program.