Table 2 Prevalence of tuberculosis cases identified by systematic screening and screening at entry in a highly endemic prison
Nb TB cases /Nb inmates screened | Prevalence (%) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial systematic screening | 83/1374 | 6.0 | <.00001 |
Systematic screening after one year | 35/1244 | 2.8 | |
Screening at entry (first year) | 21/754 | 2.8 | .98 |
Screening at entry (second year) | 28/954 | 2.9 |