Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis among Health Care Workers in High Burden Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Citation: Nasreen S, Shokoohi M, Malvankar-Mehta MS (2016) Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis among Health Care Workers in High Burden Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE 11(10): e0164034. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0164034
Abstract: Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Twenty-two high burden countries contributed to the majority of worldwide tuberculosis cases in 2015. Health care workers are at high risk of acquiring tuberculosis through occupational exposure. The authors aimed to estimate the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among health care workers in high burden countries. The findings of this study suggest that there is a high burden of LTBI among health care workers in high burden countries. Adequate infection control measures are warranted to prevent and control transmission in health care settings.
Author(s): PLOS ONE
Year: 2016
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal Articles
Source: Other
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