Epidemiology of active tuberculosis among adult household contacts of patients with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in Kembata-Tembaro zone, southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The risk of tuberculosis transmission is higher among household contacts than the general population. However, there is a paucity of information that explains the risk of experiencing active tuberculosis among household contacts in countries with a high burden of tuberculosis.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of tuberculosis infection and associated factors among adult household contacts of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in the Kembata-Tembaro zone, southern Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was conducted in the Kembata-Tembaro zone, southern Ethiopia, from August to September 2022. Data were collected from 336 adult household contacts using a pretested questionnaire, and sputum examinations were done using

SUBMITTER: Daniel W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883875 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature