Abstract
Results: The total potential TB exposure rate (median, range) at the study hospitals was 541.7 (80.3-4,126.0) casedays per year. The potential exposure rates at outpatient and inpatient departments were 207.5 (30.8-1,580.8) and 334.1 (49.5-2,545.1) case-days per year respectively. Three provinces with the highest TB exposure risk had total potential TB exposure rates (median, range), of 1,389.7 (761.7-4,126.0), 1,105.4 (362.2-2,405.4), and 861.5 (3963263.9) case-days per year respectively. Conclusion: Based on the risk categorization of the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all study hospitals in Thailand had a moderate to high risk for nosocomial TB exposure. Stringent nosocomial TB control measures are obviously needed.
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