0 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 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.
