Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection and feasibility of TB preventive therapy among Thai prisoners: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Sivaporn Gatechompol (Author), Weerakit Harnpariphan (Author), Ruamthip Supanan (Author), Gompol Suwanpimolkul (Author), Jiratchaya Sophonphan (Author), Sasiwimol Ubolyam (Author), Stephen J. Kerr (Author), Anchalee Avihingsanon (Author), Kamon Kawkitinarong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Prisons are considered as major reservoirs for tuberculosis. Preventive therapy for latent TB infection (LTBI) is an adjunctive strategy to control TB. However, LTBI data in Thai prisoners is limited. This study assessed the prevalence of LTBI and feasibility of isoniazid prevent...