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Epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis among students in Guizhou, China: a retrospective study from 2010 to 2020.

Limei ShenXiaoxue MaTing-Jia LuYan ZhuangJin-Lan LiHuijuan Chen
Published in: BMJ open (2023)
The population aged 15-19 years is the vulnerable population, and Bijie city is the susceptible area. BCG vaccination and promotion for active screening should be the priority of futural PTB prevention and control. Tuberculosis laboratory capacity should be improved.
Keyphrases
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • emergency department
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • high school
  • electronic health record