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TB status among Kosovar refugees.

O G Rysstad1, F Gallefoss

  • 1Section of Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Department, Vest-Agder Central Hospital, Kristiansand, Norway. ole.rysstad@vas.no

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease : the Official Journal of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
|May 22, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Kosovars resettled in Norway showed a high incidence of tuberculosis (TB). Screening identified latent and active TB cases, highlighting the need for follow-up for BCG-vaccinated individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Refugee populations present unique public health challenges.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) screening is crucial for newly arrived populations.
  • BCG vaccination status can influence TB screening results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of tuberculosis among Kosovar refugees arriving in Norway.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of standard TB screening procedures in this population.
  • To identify risk factors for latent and active TB infection.

Main Methods:

  • 800 Kosovar refugees underwent TB screening upon arrival in Norway in 1999.
  • Screening included chest X-rays (for those >15 years) and tuberculin skin tests.

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  • Data on age, origin, and BCG scar presence were collected.

    • Main Results:

    • A high incidence of active TB (50/100,000) was observed.
    • 20% of BCG-vaccinated refugees and 14% of non-BCG-vaccinated refugees showed signs of latent TB infection.
    • 4% of refugees over 15 had abnormal chest X-rays, with four cases of active TB identified.

    Conclusions:

    • Kosovar refugees exhibited a significant burden of tuberculosis.
    • Careful follow-up is recommended for BCG-vaccinated individuals to monitor latent TB.
    • Standard screening methods identified both latent and active TB infections in this cohort.