contact tracing
noun [ U ] uk/ˈkɒn.tækt ˌtreɪ.sɪŋ/ us/ˈkɑːn.tækt ˌtreɪ.sɪŋ/
接触者追踪
the process of finding any other people that an infected person has met or had close contact with, usually in order to control the spread of an infectious disease
Contact tracing is an important part of HIV control in the UK. 接触者追踪是英国控制HIV感染的重要部分。
Contact tracing can identify high-risk contacts of a person testing positive for Covid-19, who may be asked to self-isolate for 14 days. 接触者追踪能够发现Covid-19测试阳性者的高风险接触者，那些人可能会被要求自我隔离14天。
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- Contact tracing is one of the interventions that have been used to effectively control Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks in Africa.
- In sexually transmitted infections, partner notification or contact tracing can be controversial as it may compromise confidentiality.
- This document outlines the key steps in contact tracing for individuals, including healthcare workers, having had contact with COVID-19 cases.
- Contact tracing is a fundamental part of outbreak control that’s used by public health professionals around the world.