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Chapter-45 Tuberculosis in Health Care Workers

BOOK TITLE: Tuberculosis

Author
1. Jindal SK
ISBN
9788184485141
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10992_45
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chandigarh, Punjab, India, Telemedicine Postgraduate, Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh; Jindal Clinics, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Medical Director, Jindal Clinics, Chandigarh, India, Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Abstract

This chapter begins with an overview regarding TB as an occupational hazard in health care workers. The importance of recognition of transmission of TB among health care workers and the factor influencing the same are presented. The risk of infection and its assessment are outlined. Measures for control of TB in health care workers, preventive measures are covered in detail.

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