Management after exposure to tuberculosis.
The increased incidence of tuberculosis-coupled with the emergence of mycobacterial strains resistant to the most effective drugs-has highlighted the importance of identifying transmission and preventing active disease. Skin test conversion can document infection, except in most patients vaccinated with bacille Calmette-Guérin. Prophylactic medication is effective, but not without complications.
Jordan
T J
TJ
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA.
Mangura
B T
BT
Reichman
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LB
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