Mass prophylaxis in an outbreak of invasive group A streptococcal disease in a residential aged care facility
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prophylaxis, invasive group A Streptococcus disease, aged care facilityAbstract
This document has been prepared by NTAC as the Strategic Plan for the next 5 years to improve TB control and provide a push towards the elimination of TB in Australia. It will be used as a basis for developing a specific NTAC work plan for 2016-2020. This Strategic Plan aligns with international priorities, and includes a range of activities which will require further consideration within various jurisdictions, government agencies and other organisations. It is expected, therefore, that relevant organisations, including state and territory TB Programs, will similarly make use of the document to guide and prioritise activities relating to TB over this period.
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