Epidemiology and control strategies for tuberculosis in countries with the largest prison populations
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;55: e0060, 2022. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease, and its control is considered a challenge, especially among vulnerable populations such as prisoners. The occurrence of TB in prisons is an alarming public health problem in many countries. This integrative review aims to describe the epidemiology of TB and control strategies for this disease in countries with the largest prison populations. Studies have shown that it is essential to know the prevalence of TB in prisons of each country. This is because it can serve as an indication of the need for action in prisons to reduce TB rates, including improving the structure of prison environments, rapidly and accurately diagnosing new cases, identifying drug-resistant strains, and implementing effective and directly observed treatment for TB.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil