Abstract
Background: Tuberculosis transmission is a sign fl cant hazard inhealthcare settings. Methods: Risk factors suggested by (J.VG guidelines in1994, which were adopted by the Italian Ministry of Health, were assessed in 29centres via questionnaires in 2005. Results: Few centers were equzpped withnegative pressure, respiratory isolation rooms. Half of the centres had high orongoing risk. Conclusions: The hazard is underestimated mostly because of a highnumber of initially undiagnosed TB patients.
Translated title of the contribution | Tuberculosis risk assessment in italian healthcare centres |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 55-58 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Medicina del Lavoro |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health