Randomized Controlled Trial of Interventions to Improve Follow-up for Latent Tuberculosis Infection After Release From Jail
Authors:
- Mary Castle WhiteMWMary Castle White
- Jacqueline P. TulskyJTJacqueline P. Tulsky
- Joe GoldensonJGJoe Goldenson
- Carmen J. PortilloCPCarmen J. Portillo
- Masae KawamuraMKMasae Kawamura
- Enrique MenendezEMEnrique Menendez
Open Access
- 13 May 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in Archives of internal medicine (1960)
- Vol. 162 (9) , 1044-1050
Abstract
TREATMENT OF persons with latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI) to prevent progression to disease is a critical component of TB control efforts in the United States.1,2 The highest risk for progression is among the recently infected3; among immigrants from countries with high rates of TB, in particular within the first 5 years following immigration4,5; among intravenous injection drug users6,7; and among persons with clinical conditions such as the human immunodeficiency virus.8Keywords
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