Smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV co-infection in prison settings of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

Smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV co-infection in prison settings of North Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background In correctional settings tuberculosis is a public health concern. The incarcerated population is at greater risk for tuberculosis (TB) than the general population. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and associated...

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Main Authors: Teklay Gebrecherkos, Baye Gelaw, Belay Tessema
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Prison
Pulmonary tuberculosis
HIV
Malnutrition
Poor ventilation
TB contact
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3761-y

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