Tuberculosis News

News items related to Tuberculosis as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service on behalf of the noted news source.

Local Public Health Departments prepare for increase in TB testing and treatment due to new screening recommendations from the USPSTF

Tue, 06 Sep 2016, 18:23:12 EDT | From: California Tuberculosis Controllers Association

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The California Tuberculosis (TB) Controllers Association welcomes the United States Prevention Services Task Force (USPSTF) rating published Sept. 6 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, recommending the testing of adults at risk for TB exposure. This recommendation is focused on people born in countries with high rates of TB and those who have lived in congregate settings, such as homeless shelters.

Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment Questionnaire replaces universal TB testing requirement for school employees, volunteers and contractors

Wed, 10 Dec 2014, 08:00:02 EST | From: California Tuberculosis Controllers Association

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The California Tuberculosis Controllers Association (CTCA) announces, effective Jan. 1, 2015, Pre-K and K-12 public, private and parochial school employees, volunteers (with frequent and prolonged student contact) and contractors are required to get a tuberculosis (TB) test only when TB risk factors are identified.

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