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Caveat doctor! Tuberculosis in physicians.

R I Frankel1

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Hawaii, John A Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu 96826.

Hawaii Medical Journal
|December 1, 1991
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Physicians face increased tuberculosis risk due to rising U.S. incidence. Early diagnosis and prevention are crucial for medical professionals and patients to combat this resurgence.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) incidence declined in the U.S. during the late 20th century, reducing physician awareness.
  • Physicians have historically been a high-risk group for tuberculosis infection.

Observation:

  • Two physicians in Hawaii were diagnosed with active tuberculosis in 1990.
  • Recent trends indicate an increase in U.S. tuberculosis incidence.

Findings:

  • The resurgence of tuberculosis in the U.S. may lead to a higher number of affected physicians.
  • Physicians need to be vigilant about tuberculosis diagnosis and prevention.

Implications:

  • Healthcare providers should consider tuberculosis in differential diagnoses for both themselves and their patients.

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  • Implementing preventive measures is essential to mitigate the spread of tuberculosis within the medical community.