ArticleSao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina2024
Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection among household contacts in inland Bahia, Brazil: a cross-sectional follow-up study.
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- Epidemiological, Socioeconomic, and Health Service Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Treatment Interruption in Brazil.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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backgroundThe diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) are crucial for tuberculosis (TB) control. Household contacts (HHC) of patients with pulmonary TB are at a high risk of LTBI due to their close proximity to source cases.
objectiveTo describe the diagnosis and treatment of LTBI among HHC. DESIGN AND
settingThis cross-sectional follow-up study was conducted in the municipality of Paulo Afonso, northeastern Brazil, between 2013 and 2022.
methodsWe retrieved secondary data from the medical records of HHC who were followed up at a specialized referral center for TB. LTBI prevalence estimates were calculated and are presented with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
resultsIn total, 622 HHC were screened for LTBI, with 620 evaluated using the tuberculin skin test (TST). Of these, 40 (6.5%) did not return for TST reading. The overall prevalence of LTBI was 53.1% (95% CI: 49-57.1%), with a high prevalence among females and individuals aged 25-34 years. The overall LTBI treatment initiation rate was 26.1% (95%CI: 21.5-31.3%), and 64.2% (95%CI: 53.3-73.8%) of HHC who initiated treatment completed their course.
conclusionThis study revealed a high prevalence of LTBI among HHC, particularly among women and individuals aged 25-34 years, underscoring the ongoing TB transmission within the community. Only 26.1% of the diagnosed HHC initiated treatment, with approximately 64% completing their course. This highlights the challenges in managing LTBI and emphasizes the need for targeted screening and interventions for high-risk groups.
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