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Tuberculosis
Study results from Peace Corps update understanding of tuberculosis
May 6th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "With the popularity of international travel increasing, more travelers in endemic areas may increase their risk of tuberculosis (TB). We analyzed Peace Corps data to assess the risk of TB in long-term travelers from the United States." "We analyzed purified protein derivative (PPD) conversion and acute TB case data from the Peace Corps Epidemiological Surveillance System as well as postservice claims data. We calculated the risk of PPD conversion and active TB in all countries with Peace Corps Volunteers between 1996 and 2005 and compared these risks with other published data. The overall incidence rates for positive...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-06)
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