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Tuberculosis in female nurses in British Columbia: implications for control programs.

D Burrill, D A Enarson, E A Allen

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |January 15, 1985
    PubMed
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    Tuberculosis incidence in nurses in British Columbia was similar to the general female population. However, Canadian-born nurses vaccinated with BCG had lower tuberculosis rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern, particularly in healthcare settings.
    • Understanding TB incidence among nurses is crucial for occupational health and patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence of active tuberculosis among nurses in British Columbia from 1969 to 1979.
    • To investigate the impact of birthplace and BCG vaccination on TB risk in this occupational group.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 57 active tuberculosis cases in nurses in British Columbia.
    • Analysis of TB incidence rates adjusted for age and birthplace.
    • Comparison of TB rates between nurses and the general female population, considering vaccination status.

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    Main Results:

    • Overall TB incidence in nurses was 2.6/10,000, similar to other women.
    • Canadian-born nurses had a higher risk than other Canadian-born women; Asian-born nurses had a lower risk than other Asian-born women.
    • BCG-vaccinated Canadian-born nurses had the lowest TB incidence, comparable to the general female population.

    Conclusions:

    • BCG vaccination appears protective against tuberculosis in nurses.
    • Targeted screening and surveillance programs for nurses may be beneficial, especially for unvaccinated individuals.