Latent infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among nursing students from a public university

• Main Authors: Daniela Furtado Rodrigues de Andrade (Author), Maria do Rosário Conceição Moura Nunes Nunes (Author), Carolina Bezerra Valadares (Author), Hugo Leonardo Barros de Arêa Leão (Author), Francisco de Moura Bezerra Filho (Author), Viriato Campelo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Background and Objectives: To analyze the prevalence of M. tuberculosis Latent Infection (ILTB) among nursing students of a public higher education school. The study contributes to a better understanding of occupational tuberculosis and to the improvement of strategies for the prevention and monitoring of tuberculosis. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted in Teresina-PI. Was used a socio-educational and epidemiological characterization questionnaire and, after filling in, the participants (n = 63) underwent tuberculin skin test using the intraday method. Results: The prevalence of ILTB was 36% and the factors associated with ILTB were the semester, hospital placements and contact with patients in isolation. Conclusion: The results point to the high prevalence of ILTB in nursing students and reinforce the importance of the tuberculin test as a way to monitor ILTB in this population.

Item Description

2238-3360
10.17058/reci.v8i2.11302