Outcomes of new entrant TB screening in Bolton, UK

Conclusions: The majority of new entrants invited to our clinic attended (66%). A significant number (26%) of these patients are diagnosed with LTBI. The incidence of LBTI is greater in the patients referred by asylum team, noting that they were pre-screened with the Mantoux test. We aim to continue to monitor our new entrant screening service and clinic outcomes, and to compare with services in neighbouring regions.Reference:1. Collaborative TB Strategy for England 2015–2020: PHE2015, January
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Tuberculosis Source Type: research