Tuberculosis Transmission in an Australian Healthcare Setting: Lessons Learnt from a Coordinated Public Health Response

This study underscores the potential for highly infectious TB transmission within Australian healthcare settings. Timely contact tracing, genomic surveillance, and pre-employment screening are essential for effective prevention and control.

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Public Health Research & Practice
Published
2025-12-08
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1071/pu25072
Primary Topic
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
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Abstract

This study underscores the potential for highly infectious TB transmission within Australian healthcare settings. Timely contact tracing, genomic surveillance, and pre-employment screening are essential for effective prevention and control.

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