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Is Cutaneous Tuberculosis Infectious? A Case Presentation and Practical Management Plan

  • Charles Hui (a1), Amit X. Garg (a1) and Ross Pennie (a1)
Abstract

Infection control measures for cutaneous tuberculosis in the absence of pulmonary disease are problematic. Delays in diagnosis can lead to the exposure of many individuals. This article describes a case of cutaneous tuberculosis and the subsequent contact investigation. Strategies for infection control and their practicality are discussed.

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COPYRIGHT: © The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America 2003
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Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, 401 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1H 8L1
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Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
  • ISSN: 0899-823X
  • EISSN: 1559-6834
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