Implementing Tuberculosis Close ‑contact Investigation in a Tertiary Hospital in Iran

Conclusions:This study emphasizes on sign and symptoms and radiological fnding in TB contact investigation, where index parameters including positive smear/culture, does not implicate any priority. Although cavitary lesions in index patient have more accompanied by active TB, close contact study should include all of TB indexes. This investigation should include chest radiography for these individuals.Keywords:Contact investigation, passive case fnding, tuberculosis
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research