Abstract: Objective To analyze the situation of tracking and verification of tuberculosis patients by direct reporting network of non-TB institutions in order to better understand the accuracy of diagnosis and strengthen the referral management of pulmonary tuberculosis in Huairou District.  Methods Information on “register of tracking and verification” of Huairou TB institution was used for analysis.  Results Within Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2008, a total of 242 tuberculosis or suspected tuberculosis cases were reported by non-TB institutions in Huairou District. Among them, 168 cases went to TB institution by themselves, and 74 cases were tracked, and 63 were in place after follow-up. The proportion of patients in place after follow-up was 85.14% and overall number of patients in place was 231 (95.5%). As for verification, 133 cases were confirmed as active pulmonary tuberculosis, and 99 cases were excluded from active pulmonary tuberculosis. 109 cases were registered in Huairou TB institution and 11 were referred to TB institutions of patient’s county of origin for further treatment, 8 sought care in Beijing Chest Hospital, and 12 cases of other situation.  Conclusion Tracking and verification of tuberculosis and suspected tuberculosis patients by direct reporting network is an important means for tuberculosis case detection in order to ensure the timely treatment of tuberculosis patients and curb the source of infection and reduce the spread of tuberculosis.

Key words: tuberculosis,pulmonary/prevention and control, internet, Beijing city