Tuberculosis Among Pennsylvania Migrant Farm Workers
Author: Much, David H
Date Published: 2000
This report analyzes a study done on the percentage of Tuberculosis and STD's among seasonal non-migrating farmworkers in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this study was to determine the tuberculin positivity rates and the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among a population of seasonal, nonmigrating farm workers. Participants were tested for tuberculosis (TB) sensitivity, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Patients were afforded follow-up even if they returned home to Mexico during the course of their treatment
Date Published: 2000
This report analyzes a study done on the percentage of Tuberculosis and STD's among seasonal non-migrating farmworkers in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this study was to determine the tuberculin positivity rates and the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among a population of seasonal, nonmigrating farm workers. Participants were tested for tuberculosis (TB) sensitivity, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Patients were afforded follow-up even if they returned home to Mexico during the course of their treatment
