1975
DOI: 10.1590/s0037-86821975000300006
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Estimativa da prevalência de infeccções micobacterianas em escolares na Guanabara, através de testes intradérmicos com PPD-Rt 23 E PPD-B

Abstract: F o ra m te sta d o s 543 escolares do E sta d o da G u a n a b a ra , B ra sil, n a fa ix a e tá ria de 12 a 14 anos, q u a n to à h ip e rse n sib ilid a d e tu b e rc u lín ic a ao P P D -R t 23 e ao PP D -B . C o n firm o u -s e a a lta p re v a lê n c ia d e se n sib ilid a d e às tu b e rc u lo p ro te ín a s em crianças, o b te n d o -se 33,65% de rea to res fo r te s ao P P D -R t 23. D a p o p u la çã o es tu d a d a 85,63% re a g iu ao P P D -B , se n ã o que 6,26% a p re se n to u reação m a io r a … Show more

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“…Although this criterion caused the TST to be less sensitive, it permitted a more specific estimation of TB infection. This was particularly important in a region with a high coverage of BCG vaccination and high rates of atypical mycobacterial infection (20). We also assessed TST conversions after only two TST.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although this criterion caused the TST to be less sensitive, it permitted a more specific estimation of TB infection. This was particularly important in a region with a high coverage of BCG vaccination and high rates of atypical mycobacterial infection (20). We also assessed TST conversions after only two TST.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%