Survey of tuberculin skin test positivity among Israeli pediatric hospital workers

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2004 Sep;25(9):788-91. doi: 10.1086/502480.

Abstract

Tuberculin skin test (TST) was performed in 374 healthcare workers. TST results of induration of 10 mm or more and 20 mm or more were noted in 44.9% and 10.4%, respectively. Positive TST (> 10 mm) was found to be significantly associated with age, country of origin, and duration of employment.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Hospitals, Pediatric / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Infection Control*
  • Israel / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personnel, Hospital / statistics & numerical data*
  • Prevalence
  • Residence Characteristics
  • Tuberculosis / epidemiology*
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control