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Prevalence and annual risk of tuberculosis infection in Edirne, Turkey

F Yorulmaz1, T Cağlar, C Erel

  • 1Public Health, Medical School, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey. farukyorulmaz@hotmail.com

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|October 11, 2002
PubMed

Insights

Tuberculosis infection risk in Edirne primary schoolchildren was 1.51% in 1994, lower than previous years but still a significant public health concern. This indicates ongoing tuberculosis risk for children in Turkey, influenced by socioeconomic factors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in developing nations.
  • Socioeconomic factors contribute to the persistent burden of TB in endemic regions.
  • Understanding regional infection rates is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the annual tuberculosis infection risk among primary schoolchildren in Edirne, Turkey, for the year 1994.
  • To compare the findings with previous TB infection risk data from the same region and other Turkish studies.
  • To assess the current public health implications of TB in the studied population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 3,774 primary schoolchildren in Edirne, Turkey.
  • Administration and evaluation of the Mantoux tuberculin skin test using 5 tuberculin units of purified protein derivative.
  • Calculation of the mean induration diameter and tuberculin sensitivity rates.

Main Results:

  • The mean induration diameter from the Mantoux test was 14.6 mm.
  • Tuberculin sensitivity was detected in 51.6% of the participating students.
  • The estimated annual infection risk for tuberculosis was 1.51%, a decrease from 1987, but comparable to national averages for Turkey.

Conclusions:

  • Despite a reduction in the annual infection risk compared to 1987, tuberculosis poses a continued serious risk to schoolchildren in Edirne.
  • The observed infection risk aligns with the national average for Turkey, highlighting the persistent public health challenge of TB.
  • Socioeconomic difficulties are implicated as a contributing factor to the ongoing prevalence of tuberculosis in Turkey.

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