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Tuberculosis case-finding in Western Australia

S C Pang1, R H Harrison, A S Clayton

  • 1Chest Service, Health Department of Western Australia, Perth.

Respiratory Medicine
|March 1, 1994
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This study reviewed active tuberculosis (TB) cases in Western Australia, finding Asian migrants had the highest incidence. Current surveillance of Asian migrants is justified, but contact examination policies for non-Asians need revision.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern, particularly among migrant populations.
  • Effective case-finding strategies are crucial for controlling TB transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze case-finding methods for active tuberculosis (TB) in Western Australia between 1986 and 1990.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current TB surveillance and contact examination policies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 497 active TB patient records from Western Australia (1986-1990).
  • Analysis of patient demographics, diagnostic methods, and case-finding sources.
  • Comparison of TB detection rates across different ethnic groups and contact examination strategies.

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Main Results:

  • Asian migrants constituted the largest proportion (55.5%) of active TB cases.
  • Symptomatic presentation (39.8%) and migrant health surveillance (36.8%) were the primary diagnostic modes.
  • Contact examination yielded low detection rates in non-Asians (0.4%), suggesting a need for policy review.
  • TB diagnosed post-mortem occurred in elderly patients, often with disseminated disease, highlighting the need for clinical suspicion.

Conclusions:

  • Strict surveillance of Asian migrants for TB is supported by the findings.
  • The study suggests revising the current contact examination policies for non-Asians due to low yield.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for TB in elderly patients, especially those with disseminated disease or co-morbidities.