Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in health-care workers: a cross-sectional study at a northern Peruvian hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare workers (HCWs) have a higher risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and active tuberculosis than the general population. In HCWs, the risk of tuberculosis infection depends on the local tuberculosis prevalence, HCWs' characteristics, the healthcare facility, and prevention and control measures. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for LTBI in HCWs at a northern Peruvian hospital.

Methods

This study had two phases: (1) a cross-sectional phase involving recruitment, history taking, and sampling for the Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRA test), and (2) a prospective follow-up of IGRA-positive participants. We enrolled direct and non-direct patient caregivers among HCWs. We defined an LTBI case if the IGRA test was positive and clin

SUBMITTER: Meregildo-Rodriguez ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10720426 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature