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Rationale and methods for the National Tuberculosis Genotyping and Surveillance Network.
- Source :
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Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2002 Nov; Vol. 8 (11), pp. 1188-91. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Our understanding of tuberculosis (TB) transmission dynamics has been refined by genotyping of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. The National Tuberculosis Genotyping and Surveillance Network was designed and implemented to systematically evaluate the role of genotyping technology in improving TB prevention and control activities. Genotyping proved a useful adjunct to investigations of outbreaks, unusual clusters, and laboratory cross-contamination.
- Subjects :
- Bacterial Typing Techniques methods
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. organization & administration
DNA Fingerprinting methods
Databases, Factual
Genotype
Health Policy
Humans
Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolation & purification
Risk Factors
Sentinel Surveillance
Tuberculosis microbiology
United States
Communicable Disease Control organization & administration
Mycobacterium tuberculosis genetics
Tuberculosis epidemiology
Tuberculosis prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1080-6040
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Emerging infectious diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12453341
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid0811.020408