Preventive treatment has an essential effect on latent tuberculosis infection(LTBI)[purified protein derivative(PPD)induration≥15 mm].Between2010 and 2013,there were 6 tuberculosis(TB)outbreaks in the universities in...Preventive treatment has an essential effect on latent tuberculosis infection(LTBI)[purified protein derivative(PPD)induration≥15 mm].Between2010 and 2013,there were 6 tuberculosis(TB)outbreaks in the universities in Dalian,China.So far,in Dalian,the directly observed therapy(DOT)and展开更多
Student contacts of tuberculosis(TB)cases are susceptible to latent tuberculosis infection(LTBI),and chemo-prophylaxis can reduce the risk of active TB among them.This study aimed to assess the acceptance of chemo...Student contacts of tuberculosis(TB)cases are susceptible to latent tuberculosis infection(LTBI),and chemo-prophylaxis can reduce the risk of active TB among them.This study aimed to assess the acceptance of chemo-prophylaxis for LTBI among students, and their concerns regarding TB and its preventive treatment.展开更多
文摘Preventive treatment has an essential effect on latent tuberculosis infection(LTBI)[purified protein derivative(PPD)induration≥15 mm].Between2010 and 2013,there were 6 tuberculosis(TB)outbreaks in the universities in Dalian,China.So far,in Dalian,the directly observed therapy(DOT)and
基金supported by the National Key Science&Technology project against major infectious diseases[No.2017ZX10105012]the Fourth Round of Three-Year Public Health Action Plan of Shanghai,China[No.15GWZK0101]
文摘Student contacts of tuberculosis(TB)cases are susceptible to latent tuberculosis infection(LTBI),and chemo-prophylaxis can reduce the risk of active TB among them.This study aimed to assess the acceptance of chemo-prophylaxis for LTBI among students, and their concerns regarding TB and its preventive treatment.