Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2005, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (3): 148-150.
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Chen Liping , Su Wen, Hu Yongfeng, et al.
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Abstract: Objective To engage the work of TB control in prison into the overall TB control programme and reduce the local TB epidemic burden. Methods The cohort Results were analysed of 523 TB cases detected in the prisoners from1997-2003. Their treatment were under DOTS. Results During 7 years, the cure rate of new smear?positive cases was 93.3% and 85.7% of retreatment cases in average. Prevalence of smear?positive in prison reduced from 1146.95/100,000 in 1997 to 497.37/100,000 in 2003.Conclusion The achievements of active case finding and implementation DOT in Wuchang Prison of Hubei Province for 7 years were remarkable.
Key words: Pulmonary tuberculosis/prevent and control, Prison
Chen Liping , Su Wen, Hu Yongfeng, et al.. Analysis on TB control effects in Wuchang Prison from 1997-2003[J]. Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis, 2005, 27(3): 148-150.
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