Abstract
An index case of cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis prompted a study of mass screening techniques for the detection of tuberculosis in an isolated US Army outpost. Mass screening of 2,458 individuals detected five cases of active pulmonary tuberculosis and 34 cases of recent tuberculosis infection (as evidenced by recent PPD skin test conversion). Twenty per cent of the study population did not report for screening and skin testing; hence, the number of patients contacted by mass screening was less than anticipated.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
