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TB in Specific Populations

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a challenging disease to diagnose, treat, and control. It is critical to target prevention and control efforts to certain populations.

 

African-American Community

African-American Community

Blacks continue to have a disproportionate share of TB. The percentage of TB cases in blacks is higher than expected based on the percentage of blacks in the U.S. population. If looking at only people born in the United States, the proportion of TB in blacks is even greater. Addressing the TB disparity among blacks is an important priority; prevention and control efforts should be targeted to this population.More

Children

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TB disease in children under 15 years of age (also called pediatric tuberculosis) is a public health problem of special significance because it is a marker for recent transmission of TB. Also of special significance, infants and young children are more likely than older children and adults to develop life-threatening forms of TB disease. More

Correctional Facilities

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TB in correctional settings is a public health concern. Approximately 4-6% of TB cases reported in the United States occur among people incarcerated at the time of diagnosis. The incarcerated population contains a high proportion of people at greater risk for TB than the overall population. More                                                                                                              

International Travelers

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In many countries, TB is much more common than in the United States. TB is a serious international public health problem. Although multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB are occurring globally, they are still rare. All travelers should avoid high risk settings where there are no infection control measures in place. More                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Pregnancy

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Untreated TB disease represents a greater risk to a pregnant woman and her baby than does TB treatment. Babies born to women with untreated TB may have a lower birth weight than those born to women without TB and, in rare circumstances the baby may be born with TB. More                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          



 
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