Tuberculosis Case Finding Cascade and Treatment Outcomes among Male Inmates in Two Prisons in Zimbabwe.

Alois MandizvidzaRiitta A DlodloPalanivel ChinnakaliHamufare Dumisani MugauriFreeman DubeEvidence GakaJoseph NembawareShepherd NyambiBlessing MasunungureDavison Garauzive

Published in: Tuberculosis research and treatment (2020)

The findings revealed a threefold burden of TB in prisons, compared with what is reported by national survey. To decrease transmission of TB bacilli, it is essential to promote efforts that address missed opportunities in the TB diagnostic cascade, prompt treatment initiation, and ensure that tracking and documentation of treatment outcomes for all inmates are intensified.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
gram negative
electronic health record
emergency department
quality improvement
hiv aids
risk factors
human immunodeficiency virus