Sadananda, G. and Knoblauch, A. M. and Andriamiadanarivo, A. and Razafindrina, K. and Ambinintsoa, I. and Rabetombosoa, R. M. and Pando, C. E. and Tsang, L. Y. and Small, P. M. and Rakotosamimanana, N. and Grandjean Lapierre, S.. (2020) Latent tuberculosis infection prevalence in rural Madagascar. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, 114 (11). pp. 883-885.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Understanding latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (LTBI) prevalence is crucial for the design of TB control strategies. There are no data on LTBI in rural Madagascar. METHODS: Tuberculin skin tests were performed in 98 adults aged >15 y in five rural villages in the Ifanadiana district, Madagascar. RESULTS: Of adults, 78.6% were positive for LTBI, ranging between 28.6% and 95.0% among villages. The majority (65.3%) showed an induration reaction of >15 mm. CONCLUSIONS: LTBI prevalence is high in rural Madagascar. Long-term TB control strategies including LTBI testing and treatment must account for high and heterogeneous prevalence in remote, underdeveloped areas.
| Faculties and Departments: | 09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) 09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Former Units within Swiss TPH > Health Impact Assessment (Utzinger) |
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| UniBasel Contributors: | Knoblauch, Astrid |
| Item Type: | Article, refereed |
| Article Subtype: | Research Article |
| ISSN: | 1878-3503 (Electronic)0035-9203 (Linking) |
| Note: | Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article |
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| Last Modified: | 27 Dec 2022 16:27 |
| Deposited On: | 27 Dec 2022 16:27 |
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