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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) presents a persistent global health issue.
  • Enhanced active case finding (ACF) strategies are vital for TB detection.
  • Vulnerable populations often bear a disproportionate TB burden.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of ACF in identifying TB cases within vulnerable groups.
  • To analyze TB detection rates and socio-economic factors in Romania.
  • To inform public health strategies for TB control.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized computer-aided detection for chest X-ray analysis.
  • Employed GeneXpert testing for TB diagnosis.
  • Examined TB detection rates across Romanian counties, focusing on vulnerable populations.

Main Results:

  • TB detection rates in vulnerable groups (homeless, drug users, prisoners, rural residents) were five times higher than the national average.
  • Significant regional disparities in TB detection rates were observed.
  • Vulnerable populations exhibited a TB incidence of 250.85 per 100,000, compared to the national rate of 46.1.

Conclusions:

  • ACF is highly effective in detecting TB in underserved populations.
  • Integration of ACF into National TB Programs is essential for tailored interventions.
  • Findings support targeted public health initiatives to address TB in vulnerable groups.