Age is associated with latent tuberculosis in nurses
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 12
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate risk factors for developing latent tuberculosis (LTB) in Thai nurses. Methods: A comparison study was conducted at Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Clinical factors were compared between persons with tuberculin conversion and those without tuberculin conversion identified by tuberculin skin test. Results: There were 173 eligible persons with the LTB (34.7%). There were five workplaces where participants worked regularly including the general ward, surgical ward, pediatric ward, medical ward and critical care ward. In a multivariate model, two factors were significantly associated with LTB including age and history of tuberculosis in colleagues. The adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of both variables were 1.056 (1.004–1.104) and 0.202 (0.044– 0.941). Conclusions: Older age is associated with latent tuberculosis in nurses. LTB should be screened routinely and treated if diagnosed for nurses.
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