Qld:Gold Coast Hospital doctor diagnosed with TB

AAP General News (Australia)
04-21-2007
Qld:Gold Coast Hospital doctor diagnosed with TB

Authorities have begun contacting hundreds of patients and staff after a doctor working
at the Gold Coast Hospital was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Queensland Health has confirmed a health worker at the hospital had contracted the
virus .. but declines to confirm whether the employee was a doctor or not.

But a reliable source has confirmed the health worker behind the scare was a doctor.

Authorities have begun notifying about 500 staff and patients who may have come in
contact with the doctor .. with letters to be sent in coming days.

A TB control team has been established to deal with the case and a screening centre
set up at the hospital.





Warning signals include a persistent cough .. blood-streaked sputum .. recurring chest
pains and increased temperature.

Anyone concerned they may have contracted the disease is urged to contact the TB Control
Centre Hotline during working hours on (07) 3896 3955.

AAP RTV nt/wz

KEYWORD: TUBERCULOSIS (BRISBANE)

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