title: Tuberculosis: a new threat from an old nemesis.
abstract: Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), which only a few years ago was thought to be under control and soon to be eliminated, has resurfaced as a real threat in the home and community setting. This article discusses TB symptoms, therapies (including a discussion of the drug-resistant forms of TB), prevention and control strategies, and the role of the home healthcare nurse in the surveillance for and management of TB.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Ismeurt
authors.forename: C O
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology