[Multilevel automatic monitoring system for epidemiological tuberculous process in the north-western region, project and implementation].

The paper proposes a variant how to solve the problem of complex automation of the work of antituberculous service by using the concept of building up a multilevel automatic informational and analytical system of antituberculous service at the regional level developed at the regional level. The programme product "statistical phthisiologist AMP" for the lower level of the area (urban) antituberculous dispensary which has been developed within this project is given.

[Organization of antituberculous work with homeless in Saint Petersburg].

The paper deals with organizational measures for detection and treatment of homeless persons with tuberculosis in Saint Petersburg. A total of 1653 homeless tuberculosis patients were followed up in 1991-1997. There was high incidence of tuberculosis in homeless persons (30 detected per 1000 examinees.