Latent tuberculosis infection among medical students in Malaysia
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
;
(12): 181-184, 2019.
Artículo
en Chino
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-951275
ABSTRACT
Objective:
This study aimed to determine prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection among medical students and tuberculosis exposure at the health facilities.Methods:
A cross-section of study year 1 (n=68) and year 5 (n=75) medical students in a local university were recruited for latent tuberculosis infection testing using QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus and a questionnaire analyzed for multivariate risk.Results:
The majority of the study were vaccinated with BCG. None of year 1 medical students were positive for latent tuberculosis infection, however, six (8.0%) year 5 students were tested positive for latent tuberculosis infection. A higher incidence of year 5 medical students claimed to be exposed to tuberculosis at health facility (65.3% vs. 4.4%) and a higher percentage reported contact with tuberculosis case over the preceding year compared to year 1 students (30.7% vs. 8.8%).Conclusion:
We observed a higher incidence of latent tuberculosis infection and higher exposure to tuberculosis in health facilities among year 5 medical students. Baseline screening and monitoring for progression to tuberculosis infection may benefit tuberculosis management programs.
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WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Idioma:
Chino
Revista:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Año:
2019
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