Tuberculosis incidence in prisons: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transmission of tuberculosis (TB) in prisons has been reported worldwide to be much higher than that reported for the corresponding general population.

Methods and findings

A systematic review has been performed to assess the risk of incident latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and TB disease in prisons, as compared to the incidence in the corresponding local general population, and to estimate the fraction of TB in the general population attributable (PAF%) to transmission within prisons. Primary peer-reviewed studies have been searched to assess the incidence of LTBI and/or TB within prisons published until June 2010; both inmates and prison staff were considered. Studies, which were independently screened by two reviewers, were eligible for inclusion if they r

SUBMITTER: Baussano I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3006353 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature