Protecting the provider from tuberculosis exposure.
The resurgence of tuberculosis (TB), especially the new multi-drug-resistant strain of TB, is a potential health hazard for caregivers in hospital settings. This article discusses the comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation of one medical center's policies and procedures related to the control of infectious airborne pathogens.
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Medical Hospital, Rush University, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
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