Comparison of active tuberculosis case finding strategies for immigrants in South Korea: Epidemiology and cost-effectiveness analysis.

Sangwook ParkChaegyu SungHang-Seok ChoiYeo Wool LeeYedham KangHee-Jin KimHae-Young KimIn-Hwan OhSeung Heon Lee

Published in: PloS one (2023)

ACF found more TB cases than semi-PCF through CXR screening, and suspect cases with old age and family visa type were more common in ACF than in semi-PCF. ACF is cost-effective as a TB screening strategy for immigrants.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
risk factors
hiv aids
human immunodeficiency virus
clinical evaluation