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Cowlitz County health staff report increased tuberculosis workload; rely on directly observed therapy and video checks
Summary
Cowlitz County Health and Human Services staff told the Board of Health they are seeing more active tuberculosis cases than in recent years and are using directly observed therapy (DOT), including video observation, to ensure treatment completion and prevent drug resistance.
Cowlitz County public health officials told the Board of Health they are seeing more active tuberculosis (TB) cases than in previous years and are intensifying case management to prevent drug-resistant infections.
The county’s public health nurses are conducting directly observed therapy — watching patients take daily TB medication — and when appropriate switching patients to secure video observation to reduce staff travel time. The county currently has two active TB cases under management, staff said.
The nut graf: Public health staff said ensuring people complete the full treatment regimen is the best way…
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