Mycobacterial Diseases
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ISSN: 2161-1068
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-1068
+44 1478 350008
Heeren T
Tanzania
Research Article
The Influence of Age at Arrival and Duration of Residence in US on Prevalence of Latent TB Infection
Author(s): Pleskunas JA, Shea KM, Heeren T and Horsburgh Jr CRPleskunas JA, Shea KM, Heeren T and Horsburgh Jr CR
Rationale and Background: Screening for and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among foreignborn persons living in the United States (U.S.) has been identified as an important public health priority. In order to reach the goal of tuberculosis (TB) elimination in the U.S., screening and treatment of LTBI will need to be expanded.
Objectives: To estimate the relationship between age at arrival in the U.S., among foreign-born persons, duration of U.S. residence and risk for LTBI, simultaneously.
Methods: We examined participants in the 1999-2000 and 2011-2012 NHANES surveys to assess the association between foreign birth, age, and length of time in the U.S. and prevalence of LTBI.
Results: Overall, 1.7% of U.S-born and 19.2% of foreign-born persons had LTBI. In unadjusted regr.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1068.1000233