Treatment Outcomes for Tuberculosis Infection and Disease Among Persons Deprived of Liberty, Uganda, 2020.

Authors :: Lukoye, Deus
Kalamya, Julius N.
Awor, Anna Colletar
Gustavson, Gail
Kabanda, Joseph
Ferroussier-Davis, Odile
Kajoba, Charles
Kanyamibwa, Azaria
Marungu, Leonard
Turyahabwe, Stavia
Muchuro, Simon
Mills, Lisa
Dirlikov, Emilio
Nelson, Lisa J.
Source :: Emerging Infectious Diseases. Jul2024, Vol. 30 Issue 7, p1402-1405. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: We report that unsuccessful treatment outcomes were 11.8% for tuberculosis (TB) disease and 21.8% for TB infection among persons deprived of liberty in Uganda Prisons Service facilities. Remedial efforts should include enhancing referral networks to ensure treatment continuity, strengthening data systems for complete outcome documentation, and prioritizing short-course treatment regimens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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