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Determinants of latent tuberculosis infection and treatment interruption in long-term care facilities: a retrospective cohort study in Taiwan

Authors :
Chiu, Ting-Fang
Yen, Muh-Yong
Shie, Ying-Huei
Huang, Hui-Lan
Chen, Chu-Chieh
Yen, Yung-Feng
Source :
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection; 20210101, Issue: Preprints
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment is challenging in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) residents due to the occurrence of medical complexities. However, factors associated with treatment interruption have not been extensively studied. This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine LTBI-associated factors and treatment interruption in LTCF residents and employees in Taiwan.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16841182
Issue :
Preprints
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs58022838
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmii.2021.09.013