High prevalence of latent tuberculosis and bloodborne virus infection in a homeless population.

Robert W AldridgeAndrew C HaywardSara HemmingSusan K YatesGloria FerenandoLucia PossasElizabeth GarberJohn M WatsonAnna Maria GerettiTimothy Daniel McHughMarc LipmanAlistair Story

Published in: Thorax (2018)

This study demonstrates the high prevalence of LTBI in homeless people in London and the associated poor engagement with care. There is a large unmet need for LTBI and hepatitis C infection treatment, and hepatitis B vaccination, in this group.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental illness
mycobacterium tuberculosis
quality improvement
social media
emergency department
hiv aids
pain management
mental health
adverse drug
electronic health record
hiv infected
smoking cessation