screening for tuberculosis

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
gptkbp:followedBy diagnostic testing
gptkbp:frequency annual for high-risk groups
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label screening for tuberculosis
gptkbp:mayInclude physical examination
medical history review
sputum test
gptkbp:method gptkb:chest_X-ray
tuberculin skin test
interferon-gamma release assay
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor general population in low-incidence countries
gptkbp:purpose early detection of tuberculosis
gptkbp:recommendation gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkb:World_Health_Organization
high-risk populations
gptkbp:result positive
negative
gptkbp:riskFactor healthcare workers
immunocompromised patients
HIV-positive individuals
close contacts of TB patients
gptkbp:usedFor identifying active tuberculosis disease
identifying latent tuberculosis infection
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:NHS_Scotland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6