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January 1, 2025Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical MicrobiologyOpen Access

Undiagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Incarcerated Individuals and Its Overlooked Transmission Risk for the Community in Central Ethiopia

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TTTedegn TeketelFAFeleke Doyore AgideYYYohannes Yirga

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Overview

Cross-sectional study highlights high prevalence of undiagnosed tuberculosis in incarcerated individuals, suggesting significant transmission risk to the community.

Key Points

  • The study found a high point prevalence of undiagnosed tuberculosis among incarcerated individuals, revealing an urgent public health issue.
  • Out of 363 symptomatic individuals surveyed, 9.64% had undiagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis, indicating severe underdiagnosis within the prison population.
  • This cross-sectional study analyzed data from incarcerated individuals in Central Ethiopia to identify associated risk factors for tuberculosis transmission.
  • Continued emphasis on routine testing and enhanced treatment protocols is essential to mitigate tuberculosis spread within and beyond prison walls.

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Teketel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af268acf1dd9ea359e1e09https://doi.org/10.1155/cjid/4170420
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