Tuberculosis contact investigation in an intermediate burden setting: Implications from a large tuberculosis contact cohort in Taiwan
Journal
European Respiratory Journal
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
2
Pages
1700851
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
Lee C.-H.
Lee M.-C.
Abstract
There are still several unanswered research questions regarding tuberculosis (TB) contact investigations [1–4]. For example, up-to-date epidemiological studies regarding TB contacts in the area of intermediate incidence are not readily available [5]. The long-term risk of TB, especially beyond 5 years, remains undetermined [6]. Risk factors for TB development among contacts are also not well defined [2]. To expand current understanding and knowledge of TB contact investigation, we recruited a population-based TB contacts cohort utilising the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan, which included medical care claims data of 99% Taiwan residents [7]. Taiwan TB contact cohort: 0.5% 1-year yield, age ≥65 as significant risk factor and elevated TB risk at 5th year We acknowledge Lin Hsien-Ho for providing opinions and suggestions on the design and analysis of this epidemiological study.
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journal article