Mycobacterial Diseases

Mycobacterial Diseases
Open Access

ISSN: 2161-1068

Research Article - (2012) Volume 2, Issue 3

Tuberculosis Infection by Quantiferon and Related Factors in Contact Investigations - Space of Contact and Duration of Contact

Kenji Matsumoto*
Osaka City Public Health Office, Japan
*Corresponding Author: Kenji Matsumoto, Osaka City Public Health Office, 1-2-7-1000, Asahimachi, Abeno-ku, Osakashi, Osaka 545-0051, Japan Email:

Keywords: Contact investigation; Infection risk; QuantiFERON; Index case; Contact status; Environmental factors; Duration of contact; Space of contact

Introduction