Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis transmission among middle school students in Zhejiang Province, China

ConclusionsDiscovery delay for an index patient played a primary role in MDR-TB transmission inside the school. To immediately detect TB, morning examinations in schools should be performed. TB trackers and case managers should work closely with public health workers and physicians in cases of TB outbreaks or transmissions involving students. Moreover, individuals who are in close contact with MDR-TB patients should undergo careful clinical follow-up for at least two  years. Implementing a joint examination strategy to ensure early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of MDR-TB transmission is recommended.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research