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Screening of physicians for tuberculosis

V J Fraser1, C M Kilo, T C Bailey

  • 1Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110.

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
|February 1, 1994
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Tuberculous infection is common among physicians, with over 24% testing positive. Screening and prophylactic therapy for tuberculosis were inconsistent, highlighting the need for improved healthcare worker surveillance programs.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals are at risk of occupational exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) infection screening protocols for physicians are crucial for patient safety and disease control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of tuberculous infection among physicians at a tertiary care hospital.
  • To assess the frequency and adequacy of tuberculin skin testing and follow-up for positive cases.

Main Methods:

  • A convenience sample of physicians attending departmental conferences were surveyed.
  • Standardized questionnaires collected data on TB history, treatment, and prior skin test results.
  • Tuberculin skin tests were administered to previously negative individuals.

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Main Results:

  • 24.5% of physicians had a positive tuberculin skin test by history or current testing.
  • 8.6% of previously negative physicians showed conversion, indicating new infection.
  • Inconsistent adherence to recommended prophylactic isoniazid therapy was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculous infection is prevalent in physicians, necessitating robust screening.
  • Current tuberculosis screening and prophylactic treatment practices are inadequate.
  • Implementation of aggressive tuberculosis screening programs for healthcare workers is recommended.