[Tuberculosis Contact Investigations among Household and Congregate Settings in 2024].

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

For effective tuberculosis (TB) control, early detection of active TB and treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI), especially among contacts of infected patients, are essential. This study aimed to analyze the 2024 contact investigation results to provide foundational data for TB elimination strategies.

Methods

This study analyzed household contact data from the Tuberculosis Investigation Form and congregate setting data from the Tuberculosis Notification Reporting Form registered in the National Tuberculosis Integrated Information System in 2024. The analysis included contacts, secondary TB cases, and LTBI. The distributions were examined by year, age, and the type of congregate facility.

Results

In 2024, a total of 105,989 contacts were investigated in 16

SUBMITTER: Han S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551807 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature