Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of TST Conversion Risk in Deployed Military and Long-Term Civilian Travelers

Abstract

Transmission of tuberculosis (TB) during travel is a significant potential infectious disease threat to travelers. However, there is uncertainty in the travel medicine community regarding the evidence base for both estimates of risk for latent TB infection (LTBI) in long-term travelers and for information regarding which travelers may benefit from pre- or post-travel TB screening. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk for tuberculin skin test (TST) conversion, used as a surrogate for L TBI, in long-term travelers from low- to high-risk countries.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA551562

Entities

People

  • James D. Mancuso
  • Lisa W. Keep
  • Mark S. Riddle
  • Randall J. Freeman

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Civilian Population
  • Conversion
  • Databases
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Hygiene
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • North America
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Tuberculosis
  • United States

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