The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA
Session: Social Networks and Alternative Approaches to TB Contact Investigations
4030.0: Tuesday, November 12, 2002: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Oral
Social Networks and Alternative Approaches to TB Contact Investigations
Learning Objectives: At the end of this session the participant will be able to: 1) Understand current methods in social network analysis 2) Apply this method to improving TB contact investigations
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Organizer(s):Peter D. McElroy, PhD, MPH
Moderator(s):Peter D. McElroy, PhD, MPH
8:30 AMIntroduction to Session
8:35 AMEvaluation of Investigations Conducted to Detect and Prevent Transmission of Tuberculosis
Mary Reichler, MD
8:55 AMA Preventable Outbreak of Tuberculosis Investigated Through an Intricate Social Network
Lisa K. Fitzpatrick, MD
9:15 AMA Network-Informed Approach to Investigating a Tuberculosis Outbreak: Implications for Enhancing Contact Investigations
Richard B. Rothenberg, MD, MPH
9:35 AMExtensive M. Tuberculosis Transmission In A Low Incidence Area: August 2001 - April 2002
McKenzie Andre, MD
9:55 AMWrap-Up
Organized by:Epidemiology
Endorsed by:Community Health Planning and Policy Development; Socialist Caucus
CE Credits:CME, Health Education (CHES), Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work

The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA