Abstract: Objective  To investigate the characteristics of tuberculosis detected in College candidates physical examination. Methods This is a retrospective study, we collected data from medical records of College candidates and National Tuberculosis Information Management System between 2009 and 2013, a total of 316386 candidates received the physical examination,the descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyze the 238 cases of active tuberculosis detected, χ² test was used for group comparison, P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results  The active tuberculosis detection rate was 75.2/100000 in College candidates between 2009 and 2013,relatively higher in 2010 and 2011, which was 115.0/100000 and 102.0/100000 respectively, lowest in 2012 of 46.5/100000. Among them, males accounted for 55.9% (133/238). In terms of the number of cases detected by original residence, the highest 5 areas were Panyu district of 54 cases, Yuexiu district of 37 cases, Liwan district of 29 cases, Zengcheng district of 25 cases, Tianhe district of 22 cases, Baiyun district of 22 cases. All cases detected were new cases, among which, smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients accounted for 18.1% (43/238), smear-negative accounted for 81.9% (195/238). 90.7% (216/238) of them had lesions in 1-2 lung fields. Conclusion The active tuberculosis detection rate is high in College candidates of Guangzhou city, we should strengthen the high school TB control, especially in old town areas and densely populated areas of floating population.

Key words: Tuberculosis, pulmonary/prevention &, control, Physical examination, Students, Guangzhou city