Latent tuberculous infection in schoolchildren and contact tracing in Matlosana, North West Province, South Africa

This is a cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) and the annual risk of tuberculous infection (ARTI) among a sample of children aged 5 and 7 years in Matlosana, South Africa. LTBI prevalence was significantly higher in children aged 7 years (n = 704)...

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Published in:The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease 2015-11, Vol.19 (11), p.1290-1292
Main Authors: Lebina, L., Abraham, P. M., Milovanovic, M., Motlhaoleng, K., Chaisson, R. E., Rakgokong, M., Golub, J., Variava, E., Martinson, N. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child, Preschool
Children
Contact Tracing - methods
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Latent Tuberculosis - epidemiology
Male
Qft-Git
Schools
South Africa
South Africa - epidemiology
Tb Surveillance
Tuberculin Test
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Summary:This is a cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) and the annual risk of tuberculous infection (ARTI) among a sample of children aged 5 and 7 years in Matlosana, South Africa. LTBI prevalence was significantly higher in children aged 7 years (n = 704) (19.7%, 95%CI 16.75-22.65) than in those aged 5 years (212/1401, 15.1%, 95%CI 13.23-16.97) (P = 0.0075). The ARI was 2.9% (95%CI 2.2-3.6).
ISSN:1027-3719
1815-7920
DOI:10.5588/ijtld.15.0370