Screening Tuberculosis in Social Welfare Residents

Detección de tuberculosis en residentes de bienestar social

Abstract

Introduction: The incidence of tuberculosis among the socially disadvantaged is widespread. This analysis study aims to detect active tuberculosis systematically, prevent cross-transmission in the community, and refer and manage patients with tuberculosis. Methods: The type of analysis used is multivariate analysis. Results: Twenty-nine cases were confirmed as tuberculosis, resulting in a prevalence of 164 cases per 1 060 000 individuals; 19 of these 29 cases showed inactive tuberculosis on CXR. Body mass index (BMI) was negatively correlated with Tuberculosis. Subjects with suggested TB and individuals requiring observation had significantly higher aORs (18.29; 95 % CI, 5.28 to 63.41; p<0.001 and 10.07; 95 % CI, 3.44 to 29.46; p<0.001, respectively) compared to individuals with inactive TB. Conclusion: Low BMI can be considered a factor significantly associated with Tuberculosis in street dwellers.