Response to Isoniazid-Resistant Tuberculosis in Homeless Shelters, Georgia, USA, 2015–2017

Emerging Infectious Diseases

关键词: Tuberculosis;    latent tuberculosis;    homeless persons;    homeless shelters;    tuberculosis and other mycobacteria;    Atlanta;   

DOI  :  10.3201/eid2503.181678

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In 2008, an outbreak of isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis was identified among residents of homeless shelters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. When initial control efforts involving standard targeted testing failed, a comprehensive approach that involved all providers of services for the homeless successfully interrupted the outbreak.

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