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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease ›› 2022, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (4): 274-280.doi: 10.19983/j.issn.2096-8493.20220109

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Investigation on latent infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among freshmen in Colleges and universities in Changping District of Beijing and analysis of preventive treatment effect of latent infection

Yang Zhen1(), Lei Nan1, Zhao Fei2, He Yanping1, Lin Na1, Zhang Zhiguo1   

  1. 1. Changping Institute for Tuberculosis Control and Treatment, Beijing 102200, China
    2. Pharmacy Department. Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
  • Received:2022-06-27 Online:2022-08-20 Published:2022-08-16
  • Contact: Yang Zhen E-mail:yangzhen84828@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Beijing Science and Technology Major(D181100000418004);Capital’s Funds for Health Improvement and Research(2020-1-1041)

Abstract:

Objective: To understand the status of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among college freshmen in Changping District, Beijing, to provide preventive therapy and follow-up of TB incidence.in order to provide a basis for the development of strategies on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control. Methods: From 2015 to 2018, 97648 freshmen from 9 colleges and universities in Changping District were tested with tuberculin skin test (TST) and chest radiography. The TST reagent used tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD); 5769 patients with strong positive PPD were given preventive treatment; According to the results of PPD and preventive treatment, they were divided into 4 groups (PPD strongly positive preventive treatment group, PPD strongly positive non-preventive treatment group, PPD positive group, PPD negative group). The incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis was observed for 4 years. The rates between groups were compared by χ2 test, and the influencing factors were analyzed by univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. Results: The strong positive rate of PPD among 97648 freshmen was 6.01% (5873/97648). The strong positive rates of PPD among freshmen from 2015 to 2018 were 7.68% (1919/24974), 6.08% (1422/23371), 5.64% (1420/25196) and 4.61% (1112/24107) respectively, showing a downward trend, and the difference was statistically significant (Z=-14.274, P<0.01). After 4 years of follow-up, the incidence rate of tuberculosis in the PPD strongly positive group without preventive treatment was 495.77/100000 (17/3429); The incidence rate of pulmonary tuberculosis in PPD strongly positive preventive treatment group was 85.47/100000 (2/2340); The incidence rate of tuberculosis in PPD positive group was 40.63/100000 (7/17230); The incidence rate of tuberculosis in PPD negative group was 29.52/100000 (22/74530). Strong positive PPD was a risk factor for tuberculosis (HR=16.83, 95%CI:8.94-31.70). Among PPD strongly positive students, preventive treatment was the protective factor of tuberculosis (HR=0.17, 95%CI:0.04-0.75). Conclusion: Preventive therapy of PPD strong response can effectively reduce the incidence of active TB, which is important for controlling the epidemic of TB in schools.

Key words: Tuberculosis, Incidence, Preventive and protective drugs, Students, Tuberculin skin test

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