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Migrant tuberculosis screening in the EU/EEA: yield, coverage and limitations.

E Klinkenberg1, D Manissero, J C Semenza

  • 1KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, The Hague, The Netherlands.

The European Respiratory Journal
|November 3, 2009
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Tuberculosis (TB) screening in migrants across EU/EEA countries shows variable yield, with no single strategy proving superior. Migrant composition significantly influences TB detection rates, necessitating improved data and integrated healthcare approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Control

Background:

  • Migrants represent a population group with potentially higher tuberculosis (TB) incidence.
  • Effective screening strategies are crucial for early detection and control of TB in this demographic within European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and assess the effectiveness of various TB screening methods and strategies implemented for migrants in EU/EEA countries (including Switzerland).
  • To identify factors influencing the yield and coverage of TB screening programs.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted.
  • Data on yield and coverage from relevant studies were extracted and analyzed.
  • Effectiveness of different screening strategies (port of entry, reception centers, community) was compared.

Main Results:

  • Reported yields of TB disease varied significantly across studies and countries, with a median yield of 0.18% in national screening programs.
  • No significant differences in effectiveness were observed between the three main screening strategies evaluated.
  • Variations in yield are likely attributable to differing risk factors and the demographic composition of migrant populations.

Conclusions:

  • Current TB screening strategies for migrants in the EU/EEA do not show differential effectiveness.
  • Improved data collection is needed to optimize screening frequency and duration.
  • Recommendations include enhancing cost-effectiveness assessment, ensuring healthcare access for all migrants, maintaining continuum of care, and cautious consideration of latent TB infection screening.
  • TB screening should be integrated into broader public health initiatives rather than implemented as a standalone intervention.