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Prevalence of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in renal transplant r...
Maciel,Mônica Maria Moreira Delgado; Ceccato,Maria das Graças; Carvalho,Wânia da Silva; Navarro,Pedro Daibert de; Farah,Kátia de PaulaABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the prevalence of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in renal transplant recipients and to assess sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical associations with positive tuberculin skin test (TST) results. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of patients aged ≥ 18 years who underwent renal transplantation at the Renal Transplant Center of the Federal University...
Prevalence of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in prisoners
Navarro,Pedro Daibert de; Almeida,Isabela Neves de; Kritski,Afrânio Lineu; Ceccato,Maria das Graças; Maciel,Mônica Maria DelgadoABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of and the factors associated with latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in prisoners in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional cohort study conducted in two prisons in Minas Gerais. Tuberculin skin tests were performed in the individuals who agreed to participate in the study. Results: A total of 1,120 individuals were...