Latent tuberculosis and active tuberculosis disease rates among the homeless, New York, New York, USA, 1992-2006

John M. McAdam; Scott J. Bucher; Philip W. Brickner; Richard L. Vincent; Steven Lascher

doi:10.3201/eid1507.080410

Latent tuberculosis and active tuberculosis disease rates among the homeless, New York, New York, USA, 1992-2006

John M. McAdam
, Scott J. Bucher
, Philip W. Brickner
, Richard L. Vincent
, Steven Lascher

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We conducted a retrospective study to examine trends in latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and TB disease rates among homeless persons in shelters in New York, NY, 1992-2006. Although TB case rates fell from 1,502/100,000 population to 0, a 31% LTBI rate in 2006 shows the value of identifying and treating TB in the homeless.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1109-1111
Number of pages	3
Journal	Emerging Infectious Diseases
Volume	15
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1507.080410
State	Published - Jul 2009
Externally published	Yes

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