Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Volume 54, Number RR-15, December 16, 2005. Guidelines for the Investigation of Contacts of Persons with Infectious Tuberculosis: Recommendations from he National Tuberculosis Controllers Associated and CDC. Guid

摘要

In 1976, the American Thoracic Society (ATS) published brief guidelines for the investigation, diagnostic evaluation, and medical treatment of TB contacts. Although investigation of contacts and treatment of infected contacts is an important component of the U.S. strategy for TB elimination, second in priority to treatment of persons with TB disease, national guidelines have not been updated since 1976. This statement, the first issued jointly by the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC, was drafted by a working group consisting of members from both organizations on the basis of a review of relevant epidemiologic and other scientific studies and established practices in conducting contact investigations