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02-14-2011, 10:15 AM
what is the procedure to evaluate a health care worker who has been exposed to active TB?
when is the treatment initiated?
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02-15-2011, 07:28 PM
PPD test, repeat if negative 4 wks later. Anytime positive PPD INH+vit. B6 for 9 months.
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