Undiagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Incarcerated Individuals and Its Overlooked Transmission Risk for the Community in Central Ethiopia

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology · Published 2025-01-01 · DOI 10.1155/cjid/4170420

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Abstract

Conclusion: This study revealed a high point prevalence of undiagnosed PTB among incarcerated individuals. This mightily highlights that prisons are explicitly taken as a risky place for the transmission of PTB. Routine TB screening during prison entrance and periodical active case finding are highly recommended to identify missing people with TB who have a high spreading. After diagnosis, early treatment must be implemented to limit further transmission to incarcerated individuals and the surrounding community.

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2025

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