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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease  2026, Vol. 7 Issue (5): 581-588    DOI: 10.19983/j.issn.2096-8493.20260094

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Analysis of tuberculosis infection and associated factors among household close contacts of active pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Hechuan District, Chongqing City

Yi Benju1(), Tang Yuhong1, Mo Yixin2, Jiang Lina1, Liao Yi1   

  1. 1 Department of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Hechuan District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing 401520, China
    2 First Clinical Medical College, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
  • Received:2026-04-30 Online:2026-10-20 Published:2026-10-19
  • Contact: Yi Benju E-mail:410459381@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Science and Technology Project of Hechuan District Science and Technology Bureau, Chongqing, China(HCKJ-2024-092)

Abstract:

Objective: To investigate the rate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among household close contacts of active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients and associated risk factors in Hechuan District, Chongqing, so as to assess their willingness to receive preventive therapy,and provide evidence for developing household-based intervention strategies. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted. A total of 209 household close contacts of 134 active PTB patients newly registered at local designated PTB clinics from September 2023 to June 2025 were enrolled. All participants underwent recombinant Mycobacterium tuberculosis fusion protein (EC) skin tests, chest X-ray examinations, and questionnaire interviews. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with infection. Results: The tuberculosis infection rate was 19.62% (41/209) by EC skin test among close contacts. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that sputum smear positivity of the index case (aOR=3.116, 95%CI: 1.421-6.832), alcohol consumption habits (aOR=3.601, 95%CI: 1.327-9.774), diabetes mellitus (aOR=4.969, 95%CI: 1.098-22.495), and non-tuberculosis chest X-ray abnormalities (aOR=11.400, 95%CI: 1.188-109.383) were more likely to be associated with tuberculosis infection. Among EC-positive close contacts, the acceptance rate of preventive treatment was 61.11% (22/36). The main reasons for refusal treatment were “misconception of asymptomatic status” (78.57%(11/14)) and “fear of adverse drug reactions” (50.00%(7/14)). Conclusion: Household close contacts are at relatively high infection risk of tuberculosis infection. Key influencing factors include infectivity of the index case, diabetes mellitus, non-tuberculosis chest X-ray abnormalities, and unhealthy lifestyles such as alcohol consumption. Therefore, targeted screening should be prioritized for these four categories of close contacts. Enhanced health education is also needed to improve preventive treatment coverage.

Key words: Tuberculosis, pulmonary, Family, Cross infection, Contact tracing, Factor analysis, statistical, Protective agents

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