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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of tuberculosis infection in vulnerable populations (gipsy) of Arad and Bihor County. Patients and Methods: During the period June 15th to August 15th, the research team assessed the clinical-biological vulnerable populations (gipsy) in two communities: Santana-Arad-1133, Voltaire-Bihor-406, Total-Arad and Bihor-1539. Of all assessments and examinations carried out remained in the study included a total of 700 people: Arad-663 and Bihor-37. All persons will be made IDR at PPD 2 u and clinical examination. Cases which are suspected of disease will make sputum examination and chest x-ray. Persons found to be infected will be included according to recommendations in PNCT rules and chemoprophylaxis. Conclusions: The purpose of the study is to establish the prevalence of tuberculosis infection in a group of 1539 gipsy persons. 1417 of them were made and read IDR at PPD 2u. IDR over 10mm was observed in 50.1%. Regarding the people having IDR over 10mm,male dominated in Arad County (340), while in Bihor county, were affected both men and women equally (B = 19, F = 18). 514 of those included in the study had no BCG scar in Arad County most of them being males (267) and in Bihor County, both females and males (17). 1096 persons (in Arad County) had a TB contact last year among the contacts including relatives, parents. Most of the people included in the study having IDR over 10mm had no symptoms such as fever, cough, weight loss, sweating and fatigue. Therefore, from 1539, 1417 with IDR made and read, over 50% have an infection relevant in this context, being the age, the social conditions, economic and living conditions and certain addictions (tobacco). |
