Epidemiology of TB in prisoners: a metanalysis of the prevalence of active and latent TB

Epidemiology of TB in prisoners: a metanalysis of the prevalence of active and latent TB

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) in prisons usually occurs at higher rates than in the general population, especially in developing countries. TB has been reported as the most common cause of death among prisoners. Studies have shown limitations for early detection of TB in prisons that seem to...

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Main Authors: Aline Ferreira Placeres, Débora de Almeida Soares, Felipe Mendes Delpino, Heriederson Sávio Dias Moura, Alessandro Rolim Scholze, Márcio Souza dos Santos, Ricardo Alexandre Arcêncio, Inês Fronteira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Meta-analysis
Prevalence
Tuberculosis
Prisoners
Prisons
Population deprived of liberty
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07961-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07961-8

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