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August 7, 2025International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

Prevalence of tuberculosis in selected prisons in Ghana: a baseline study using the CapiliaTM TB-Neo assay

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OGO.K. GyamfiIGI.K.A. GalyuonFKFoster Kyei

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Overview

Baseline study reveals high tuberculosis prevalence in Ghanaian prisons, indicating urgent diagnostic intervention needed.

Key Points

  • High prevalence of tuberculosis was detected in selected prisons, prompting concern for inmate health.
  • Using the Capilia-TB Neo assay, accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis can be achieved, enhancing control measures.
  • This baseline study highlights the need for improved tuberculosis management in institutionalized populations in Ghana.
  • Implementing rapid diagnostics could significantly improve outcomes and reduce the spread of tuberculosis in prisons.

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Gyamfi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2b5ccf1dd9ea359e4497https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51557
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