• #195 Infection Control Alert - Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas

  • Feb 5 2025
  • Length: 21 mins
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#195 Infection Control Alert - Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas

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  • In this episode, the Compliance Divas discuss the ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City, KS and why dental professionals should evaluate their patient screening protocols to prevent potential exposures during dental treatment. Learn the difference between active tb disease and latent tb, risks of transmission for the public vs. dental health care workers, and identify resources for additional information regarding tuberculosis.

    Resources:

    • US News and World Report – Kansas: TB Outbreak is Largest in History. CDC: No It’s Not https://bit.ly/4hoGEQB
    • Time Magazine - The Tuberculosis Outbreak in KS is Alarming. Here's What the CDC Has to Say https://bit.ly/3CERNxF
    • CDC Tuberculosis - https://www.cdc.gov/tb/index.html
    • CDC MMWR Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis 2021-2022 https://bit.ly/4aMUOZx
    • CDC Signs and Symptoms of Tuberculosis https://bit.ly/4gqXwov
    • City of Long Beach, CA Press Release May 2024 - Localized TB Outbreak https://bit.ly/3wF5Os1
    • CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings - 2003 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5217.pdf



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