Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection and its risk factors in Japanese hemodialysis patients

ConclusionsThe prevalence of LTBI is high in Japanese HD patients, especially from the age of 60 years. Older age was a significant risk factor for LTBI, with prediction difficult using other clinical data. Extended HD may mask IGRA results. Therefore, aggressive screening for LTBI is advised in all HD patients regardless of hospital region or type, especially in patients over 60 years of ag e or newly commencing HD.

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Source: Clinical and Experimental Nephrology - June 15, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research