Abstract:Objectives: Within the United States (US), significant racial and ethnic disparities exist in the rates of latent TB infection (LTBI) and active TB disease. A disproportionate number of TB disease cases result from untreated LTBI among individuals born outside the US. This study evaluates LTBI treatment outcomes among an underserved, at-risk population in Rhode Island. Methods: A quantitative retrospective chart review of adult patients with a positive screening test assessed LTBI care cascade outcomes includi… Show more
“…al. identified that the main gaps in the success of TPT were referral and initiation of treatment, 14 probably similar to the present study that shows only 10,8% of the estimated cases of TPT.…”
“…al. identified that the main gaps in the success of TPT were referral and initiation of treatment, 14 probably similar to the present study that shows only 10,8% of the estimated cases of TPT.…”
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