Tuberculosis

Recommendations for screening, prevention, and treatment

Maricela P. Moffitt Dr Moffitt is assistant professor of clinical medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, and internal medicine clerkship director and attending physician, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix.Correspondence[email protected]

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David B. Wisingerseries coordinator Assistant Professor of Medicine Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix; Dr Wisinger is assistant professor of medicine, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota. He is also chief, division of general internal medicine, and program director, internal medicine residency program, Maricopa Medical Center.

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Abstract

Despite advances in infection control and treatment, tuberculosis cases have been on the rise since the late 1980s. Primary care physicians have an important role in stemming the tide of this disease. This article focuses on disease management, preventive therapy, and occupational and public health concerns.

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