Abstract: Objective Tuberculosis control among floating population is new focus today,summarize some experience of tuberculosis control among floating population in Shenzhen.Methods The tuberculosis control of floating population had been get into Regional Tuberculosis Control Program (RTP) in Shenzhen since 1993.The tuberculosis cases of floating population had been managed with Directly Observed Treatment,short course chemotherapy (DOTS),as same as the resident cases.Results and Conclusion There were 7 368 floating TB cases registered from 1993 to 1999 in Shenzhen.3 603 of which were new smear positive cases.87.3% of 3 603 were 15～34 age group.All of above cases were managed with DOTS,the cure rate was about 97%.The effect of management and treatment on floating cases were the same as resident cases.The tuberculosis control get into RTP are feasible and effective,which could effectually control the epidemiologic situation of tuberculosis.

Key words: Tuberculosis,pulmonary/Prevention and control, Floating population, Shenzhen