Response to Isoniazid-Resistant Tuberculosis in Homeless Shelters, Georgia, USA, 2015-2017
Holland DP, Alexander S, Onwubiko U, Goswami ND, Yamin A, Mohamed O, Sales RM, Grant G, et al. (11 authors)
Emerging infectious diseases · 2019-03
Abstract
In 2008, an outbreak of isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis was identified among residents of homeless shelters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. When initial control efforts involving standard targeted testing failed, a comprehensive approach that involved all providers of services for the homeless successfully interrupted the outbreak.
MeSH terms
- Humans
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant
- Isoniazid
- Antitubercular Agents
- Incidence
- Disease Outbreaks
- History, 21st Century
- Georgia
- Ill-Housed Persons