Nosocomial tuberculosis transmission from 2006 to 2018 in Beijing Chest Hospital, China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Strong evidence is lacking to support effectiveness of currently implemented tuberculosis infection prevention control (TB-IPC) measures for preventing nosocomial tuberculosis (TB) transmission. This 13-year analysis is the longest follow-up investigation to date to identify risk factors underlying nosocomial TB transmission.

Methods

We monitored all staff of Beijing Chest Hospital each year from 2006 to 2018. Age, gender, duration, department, education, income, respirator, ultraviolet, and ventilation were chosen as variables. Univariate cox regression, correlation analysis, and multivariate cox regression were analyzed sequentially.

Results

Using multivariable cox regression analysis, variables of income, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), natu

SUBMITTER: Xie Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7584851 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature