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. All agencies, facilities, and services should participate in detecting and treating tuberculosis among homeless subjects. Large-scale solution of this problems requires a package of measures by providing additional funds stipulated by a regional goal-oriented tuberculosis control programme.

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