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          Internet Documents
 
  FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Correctional and Detention Facilities:
Recommendations from CDC
CDC 
MMWR July 7, 2006 / Vol. 55 / No. RR–9
 Internet Document

           Miscellaneous Publication
 

 

FULL-TEXT PDF DOCUMENT
 Guidelines for the Control of Tuberculosis in Prisons
World Health Organization (WHO) Tuberculosis Programme
1998
Booklet

  
General Reports
                      

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Mass incarceration can explain population increases in TB and multidrug-resistant TB in
European and central Asian countries.
Stuckler D, Basu S, McKee M, King L. 
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2008 Aug 26.
 Abstract
 
Tuberculosis control in a large urban jail: discordance between policy and reality.
Rutz HJ, Bur S, Lobato MN, et al   
J Public Health Manag Pract. 2008 Sep-Oct;14(5):442-7.
 Abstract
 
Tuberculosis behind bars in developing countries: a hidden shame to public health.
Larouzé B, Sánchez A, Diuana V.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2008 May 29.
Abstract
 
Risk factors for developing tuberculosis in remand prisons in St. Petersburg, Russia -
a case-control study.
Lobacheva T, Asikainen T, Giesecke J.
Eur J Epidemiol. 2007 Mar 3;
 Abstract
 
Tuberculosis in Rio de Janeiro prisons, Brazil: an urgent public health problem.
Sanchez AR, Massari V, Gerhardt G, et al 
Cad Saude Publica. 2007 Mar;23(3):545-52.
 Abstract
 
Tuberculosis and tuberculosis control in European prisons.
Aerts A, Hauer B, Wanlin M, Veen J.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2006 Nov;10(11):1215-23.
 Abstract
 
Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of tuberculosis educational activities for
prisoners in Honduras.
Mangan JM, Arias MS, Sierra T, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2006 Oct;10(10):1152-8.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Tuberculosis in Corrections
Gadkowski LB, Stout JE  
IDCR  March 2006
 Paper

An unanswered health disparity: tuberculosis among correctional inmates, 1993 through 2003.
Macneil JR, Lobato MN, Moore M. 
Am J Public Health. 2005 Oct;95(10):1800-5.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pulmonary tuberculosis in two remand prisons (SIZOs) in St Petersburg, Russia.
Lobacheva T, Sazhin V, Vdovichenko E, Giesecke J.
Euro Surveill. 2005 Jun 1;10(6)
 Paper
 
Adverse events and treatment completion for latent tuberculosis in jail inmates and
homeless persons.
Lobato MN, Reves RR, Jasmer RM, et al   
Chest. 2005 Apr;127(4):1296-303.
 Abstract
 
Improving tuberculosis therapy completion after jail: translation of research to practice.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Menendez E, et al 
Health Educ Res. 2005 Apr;20(2):163-174.
Abstract
 
Public health and correctional collaboration in tuberculosis control.
Lobato MN, Roberts CA, Bazerman LB, Hammett TM. 
Am J Prev Med. 2004 Aug;27(2):112-7.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Tuberculosis in Corrections: 2002 Update
Bick J
Hepp Report Mar 2002
Paper
   
  Unrecognised transmission of tuberculosis in prisons.
MacIntyre CR, Kendig N, Kummer L, et al.
 Eur J Epidemiol 1999 Sep;15(8):705-9
Abstract
Screening
                      

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Assessment of tuberculosis screening and management practices of large jail
systems.
Reichard AA, Lobato MN, Roberts CA, et al  
 Public Health Rep. 2003 Nov-Dec;118(6):50
 Abstract
Prevention/Treatment
                      

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Jails, a neglected opportunity for tuberculosis prevention.
Macneil JR, McRill C, Steinhauser G  
Am J Prev Med. 2005 Feb;28(2):225-8.
 Abstract
 
Assessment of tuberculosis screening and management practices of large
jail systems.
Reichard AA, Lobato MN, Roberts CA, et al  
 Public Health Rep. 2003 Nov-Dec;118(6):50
 Abstract

Treatment for latent TB in correctional facilities. A challenge for TB elimination.
Lobato MN, Leary LS, Simone PM.
Am J Prev Med 2003 Apr;24(3):249-53
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
Rapid Assessment of Tuberculosis in a Large Prison System ---Botswana, 2002
MMWR March 28, 2003 / Vol. 52 / No. 12
 Paper  

Treatment for latent TB in correctional facilities: a challenge for TB elimination.
Lobato MN, Leary LS, Simone PM.
Am J Prev Med. 2003 Apr;24(3):249-53.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Taking Control of Tuberculosis in Corrections
Ridzon R Hepp Report Feb 2003
 Paper  

Drug-Drug Interactions in Inmates Treated for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection or Disease: An Institutional  Tuberculosis Outbreak.
 Spradling P, Drociuk D, McLaughlin
 Clin Infect Dis 2002 Nov 1;35(9):1106-12
 Abstract

Randomized Controlled Trial of Interventions to Improve Follow-up for Latent
Tuberculosis InfectionAfter Release From Jail.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Goldenson J, et al.
Arch Intern Med 2002 May 13;162(9):1044-5 
Abstract

Cmpliance of antituberculosis therapy among ex-inmates in the Madrid Area.
Fernandez De La Hoz K,  Fernandez S, Ordobas M, et al. 
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin 2001 Oct;19(8):362-6    
Abstract

Miniature chest radiograph screening for tuberculosis in jails: a cost-effectiveness
analysis.
Jones TF, Schaffner W.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2001 Jul 1;164(1):77-81
 Abstract

Acceptability of short-course rifampin and pyrazinamide treatment of latent
tuberculosis infection among jail inmates.
Bock NN, Rogers T, Tapia JR, et al.
Chest 2001 Mar;119(3):833-7
 Abstract

Evaluation of 2 tuberculosis chemoprophylaxis regimens in patients infected with human
immunodeficiency virus.
The GECMEI Group. Martinez Alfaro EM, Cuadra F, Solera J, et al. 
J Med Clin (Barc) 2000 Jul 1;115(5):161-5 
Abstract

Prisoners and tuberculosis. Rejection of chemoprophylaxis.
Barca Duran J, Carrero A, Rodriguez-Arias M, et al.
Rev Enferm 1999 Feb;22(2):156-8  
Abstract

 Universal radiographic screening for tuberculosis among inmates upon admission
to jail.
Layton MC, Henning KJ, Alexander TA et al.
Am J Public Health 1997 Aug;87(8):1335-7
Abstract

 		 
Adherence
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Factors predicting non-completion of tuberculosis treatment among HIV-infected
patients inBarcelona (1987-1996).
Tanguis HG, Cayla JA, Garcia de Olalla PG, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2000 Jan;4(1):55-60 
 Abstract
TB/HIV Coinfection
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Factors predicting non-completion of tuberculosis treatment among HIV-infected
patients inBarcelona (1987-1996).
Tanguis HG, Cayla JA, Garcia de Olalla PG, et al.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2000 Jan;4(1):55-60 
Abstract

Predictors of adherence to tuberculosis treatment in a supervised therapy programme
for prisoners before and after release. Study Group of Adherence to Tuberculosis
Treatment of Prisoners.
Marco A, Cayla JA, Serra M, et al.
 Eur Respir J 1998 Oct;12(4):967-71  
Abstract
Case Studies
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Case Study 1. Treatment of latent TB infection.
Gadkowski LB, Stout JE  
IDCR  March 2006
 Paper

Human immunodeficiency virus-associated tuberculous meningoencephalitis
causing abnormal behaviour in a prisoner
Herta KD, Sturzenegger M, Berkhoff M.  
Nervenarzt. 2004 Apr 2
Abstract
Discharge Planning
 

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Improving tuberculosis therapy completion after jail: translation of research to
practice.
White MC, Tulsky JP, Menendez E, et al 
Health Educ Res. 2004 Aug 16
 Abstract

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