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The effectiveness of controlling the spread of tb infection and prevent tuberculous spondylitis and arthritis

NOMINATED TOPIC | December 27, 2014
Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.

The effectiveness of controlling the spread of tb infection and prevent tuberculous spondylitis and arthritis

Describe why this topic is important.

Because tb spine or potts disease is a major threat to physical function and as physical therapists it proves as a big threat to treatment. The prognosis is quite poor as well.

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It will help people see the impact or extent of tb infection if untreated.

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Internet Citation: The effectiveness of controlling the spread of tb infection and prevent tuberculous spondylitis and arthritis. Content last reviewed November 2017. Effective Health Care Program, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/get-involved/nominated-topics/the-effectiveness-of-controlling-the-spread-of-tb-infection-and-prevent-tuberculous-spondylitis-and-arthritis

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