A case control study in the Indian subcontinent ethnic population on the effect of return visits and the subsequent development of tuberculosis - 16/08/11
Corresponding author. Address: Chest Clinic, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Blackburn, Lancs BB2 3LR, UK. Tel.: +44 1254 294338; fax: +44 1254 294459.Summary |
Setting |
A local government area in North West England with a significant population of Indian subcontinent (ISC) ethnic origin and a high incidence of tuberculosis.
Objective |
To assess whether return visits to the ISC are associated with an increased risk of developing clinical tuberculosis.
Methods |
Analysis of data prospectively obtained from ISC patients diagnosed with TB in 1998–2002 (cases) and age and sex matched ISC patients in two local GP practices (controls).
Results |
There is at best weak evidence of association between case status and whether individuals have had a repeat visit to the subcontinent within 3 years of notification in this cohort; odds ratio 1.26 (95% CI (0.95, 1.76)); Fishers exact test P=0.09.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Tuberculosis, Return visits, Case control study
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Vol 52 - N° 6
P. 440-442 - juin 2006 Retour au numéro
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