Abstract
Tuberculosis Screening before Anti–Hepatitis C Virus Therapy in Prisons
Highlights
KEY MESSAGES Tuberculosis is an infectious disease transmitted in the air. Tuberculosis is reported to be up to 100 times more common in prison than in civilian populations. The spread of tuberculosis is made worse by the late diagnosis and treatment of infectious cases, and poor prison living conditions such as overcrowding. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection dramatically increases the chance of developing active tuberculosis
HIV infection dramatically increases the chance of developing active tuberculosis
WHO Report on the Global Tuberculosis Epidemic
Summary
A comprehensive package of medical and administrative interventions is necessary to control tuberculosis in prisons. The need to effectively address tuberculosis (TB) control in prisons in all countries is becoming increasingly understood by governments, National Tuberculosis Programmes (NTP’s), international organizations and donors. TB control in prisons must not be undertaken as an isolated technical programme It should form part of an integrated and comprehensive effort to improve health inside and outside prisons. The objective of this manual is to provide a practical tool for health workers considering embarking on TB control programmes in prisons, covering structural and administrative, as well as medical issues. Suggestions are made for field evaluation and, as more information comes to light, it is likely that more concrete recommendations can be provided in the future
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