The situation and screening of pulmonary tuberculosis among the in-school students
- VernacularTitle:2008年合肥市学校结核病患病和筛查情况分析
- Author:
Qian WANG
;
Lili WANG
;
Jieying ZHANG
;
Wei CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis;
Screening;
Prevalence
- From:
Chinese Journal of Disease Control & Prevention
2008;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the situation of pulmonary tuberculosis among the in-school students and to provide the data for improvement of pulmonary tuberculosis control and prevention.Methods All the pulmonary tuberculosis cases of in-school student's registration cards registered during 2008 in Hefei antituberculosis station were analyzed,and the PPD and X ray were used for disease screening.Results There were 168 student patients with pulmonary tuberculosis,physical examination was the main way to find patients.The positive of mycobacterium tuberculosis examination in tuberculosis patients was highest in junior high school.The results of PPD test showed the rate of strongly positive in close contactors was 13.8%,and four new patients were diagnosed.Conclusions Study shows the pulmonary tuberculosis epidemiological and prevention condition among students sub-population are still serious,so stricter control measures should be improved in the future.
