Tuberculosis prevention is a major goal in the hospital setting. Because of the possible progression or reactivation of latent disease, the screening of healthcare workers is an important issue in the TB control program. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of LTBI (latent tuberculosis infection) and to evaluate the main risk factors related to this condition in a teaching hospital in Italy.

Coppeta, L., Pietroiusti, A., Neri, A., Janni, A., Baldi, S., Papa, F., et al. (2019). Prevalence and risk factors for latent tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in a low incidence country. THE OPEN RESPIRATORY MEDICINE JOURNAL, 13(1), 1-4 [10.2174/1874306401913010001].

Prevalence and risk factors for latent tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in a low incidence country

Coppeta L.;Pietroiusti A.;Neri A.;Magrini A.;COPPETTA, LUCA
2019-01-01

Abstract

Tuberculosis prevention is a major goal in the hospital setting. Because of the possible progression or reactivation of latent disease, the screening of healthcare workers is an important issue in the TB control program. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of LTBI (latent tuberculosis infection) and to evaluate the main risk factors related to this condition in a teaching hospital in Italy.
2019
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore MED/44 - MEDICINA DEL LAVORO
English
Bacillus; Contact screening; Latent tuberculosis; Mycobacterium; Occupational health; QuantiFERON
Coppeta, L., Pietroiusti, A., Neri, A., Janni, A., Baldi, S., Papa, F., et al. (2019). Prevalence and risk factors for latent tuberculosis infection among healthcare workers in a low incidence country. THE OPEN RESPIRATORY MEDICINE JOURNAL, 13(1), 1-4 [10.2174/1874306401913010001].
Coppeta, L; Pietroiusti, A; Neri, A; Janni, A; Baldi, S; Papa, F; Magrini, A
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